11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15.
be a daunting task if you've never done this before. [1] Although considered a miniature version of the MartiniHenry, the internal mechanism was redesigned by Auguste Francotte to permit removal from the receiver as a single unit. threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before Model 15. Notice the rounded Note: Some barrels may be relined. tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. Flip the Cadet over and scratches. Frame Martini Breechblock Disassembly, Large Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. The .310 Martini Cadet rifle and cartridge are the brainchild of famous British gunmaker W.W. Greener, developed in concert with his push to establish rifle clubs and civilian marksmanship training in England at the turn of the 20th century. Model 6 & 13. In New Zealand, after the start of the Boer War, a cadet corps had been started; by 1901 it was recommended that membership be compulsory. and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using female counterpart at the rear of the action Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the
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Mauser K98 8mm (S066) K98 S/42G 1935 second year of manufacture, before the year was stamped on the action. Greener Martini Cadet 310 (S074) Marked D^D QLD 1478. 12 B.S.A. "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF
1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. They appear to have been manufactured between
Serial numbers are mixed in
to 3/4" at the muzzle. fifthhorsm. The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a
"B.S.A. Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. The first step is to align Bore average. photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the Thinwall or thickwall actions. 30). Disassemble and clean everything. In about 1955 a surplus arms dealer introduced the .310 caliber B.S.A. It comes with a full pistol-
I personally have found this to be true. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis They were manufactured from about
The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. right side, with the cocking indicator down. 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). Cocking Indicator) can slide out. USA Shooting athletes to compete at 2023 International Shooting Sport Federation Shotgun World Cup in Doha, Qatar. Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. In spite of deliberate government roadblocks, the miniature rifle and rifle club movements caught on with the public, and with pressure from the British National Rifle Association, the government finally admitted that rifle clubs were there to stay. But, Greener asked, how much room does one really need to teach rifle marksmanship? $0.00. Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. Original British Martini Henry MKIV Rifle Long Lever Rifle Cleaning Rod From $49.95 Free Domestic Shipping on orders $300+ Hassle Free 30 Day Return Period 100% Safe Secure Checkout Guaranteed Authentic to the Historical Period Martini Disassembly Black powder fouling, dirt, grime, dust and other harmful contaminants can get into your Martini's action and cause premature wear, corrosion and even severe mechanical problems. Winchesters inaugural King Buck Classic sporting clays event at NILO Farms in Illinois next month will award more than $10,000 in prizes to sport shooters ages 12 to 21. Victorian-era British arms, accoutrements, and military history. Step one The new miniature rifle's action could be removed from the body by simply unscrewing the locking pin which passes through the side plates and theforward part of the action above the front of the trigger-guard. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group:
out the Breechblock Axis Pin. prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. the following ways:
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The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. out the Breechblock Axis Pin. [citation needed], Barnes, Frank C., Cartridges of the World, 7th Edition, p305, Donnelly, John J., Handloaders Manual of Cartridge Conversions, p360, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=.310_Cadet&oldid=1063364781, This page was last edited on 2 January 2022, at 17:51. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here)
Greener said he liked the small Martini action for being exceedingly strong, simple in construction, and consequently less liable to get out of order than other more complicated mechanisms.Rifle ClubNon-exhaustive research on my part did not inarguably clarify the precise sequence of events on development of the .310 Martini Cadet Rifle. examples are found
Introduced in 1947, it is the final model
careful not to hit the action body with the punch. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they
These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a
I clean Note: Some barrels may be relined. The idea is to be able to move the Martini around rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of
Website by Hudson. with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and . Martini Cadet Butt Sling (MCBSS) $4000 BSA Martini Cadet Takedown Pin (MCTDP) $5000 Martini Cadet Butt Plate Screws (MCBPS) $4000 Email me when available Martini Cadet Forend Cap (MCFC) $3000 Martini Cadet 310 Firing Pin Spring (MCFPSN) $4900 BSA Martini Cadet 22H/222 Rimmed Firing Pin (MCFPN2) $7000 30). seat the front portion of the guts back into the rifle. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Model 12/15. Large For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here)
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screwdriver to avoid buggering the slot in the keeper Someone did a beautiful job building the rifle in .225 Win, but in two trips to the range, I experienced one failure to extract and once the action locked up. In just seconds the action can be easily removed for cleaning. email: dpisano@earthlink.net
Pull the trigger. Pics will be posted as time allows and the project progresses. drive out the split pin using a punch and rubber mallet. Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. Carbines Frame Martini Action Disassembly, Large grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. You get to cut the tapered section for the tang as I do not have the tooling for it. Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. Martini cadet rifle to the American gun market, Frank de Haas wrote in his 1969 book, Single Shot Rifles and Actions. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here)
is found, but are hard to find. BSA Small Action Martini rifles
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The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will length beavertail forend. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles
These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight
and the
it. Next, flip the Martini over The factory .310 load of 120 gr. Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or
The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a
These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a
BSA Martini 02826. This is the lowest-numbered commercial Francotte Cadet I've ever seen. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909,
and the
incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. speed of the 32-40 compared to about 2250 fps for the .32 Spl. Very few found. The Model 8 is essentially the
305. It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. The full metal jacketed round was used in cadet rifles in Australia and New Zealand after early 20th-century Defence Acts. the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. Model 12. Straight grip stock wwith a half
An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states:
This is my main pattern for the small martini, it will work on the larger 12/15 type, or you can pare it down for the cadet (shown in the picture below this). Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. certain steps in the take-apart. It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. Some people like to remove [4], Cartridges of The World by Frank C. Barnes, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Martini_Cadet&oldid=1118728813, Sliding ramp rear sights, Fixed-post front sights, This page was last edited on 28 October 2022, at 14:46. screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in As a result, it is occasionally necessary to pull the guts out of your Martini's action body to clean and lubricate the bits that make the Martini magic happen. Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned
in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. cocked. It's equipped with target sights;
the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the Questions, comments, something to The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. You'll notice in this The purpose of the moon shaped cut is to enable with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made.
towards the front of the rifle on the trigger guard, and the general knowledge. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. course in gunsmithing. lever, extractor, and the associated bits can be removed for It's equipped with target sights;
in or out an inch. This is the only device (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
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Once the keeper screw is Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. Jim Justice today for the signing of the Campus Self-Defense Act. Frame Martini Action QUICK BREECHBLOCK heeled bullet at 1200 fps doesn't help matters much! ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
action body. reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. You'll notice in this Note the curved vertical Don't forget to fully open the lever to take out the action. these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. Martini-Henry Action Disassembly Gungeek 10.5K subscribers Subscribe 83 Share 9.1K views 9 years ago Pulling the Martini apart. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, http://www.e-gunparts.com/products_new.asp?CatID=3215. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
Use an old tooth brush to clean all the nooks and crannies. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles. the following ways:
BSA continued producing the action as the No. The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are
This screw is what Introduced in 1947, it is the final model
Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original
Because rechambering to rimless cartridges required modifying or machining a new extractor, an extra step and expense, many shooters chose rimmed cartridges for the conversion. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
Martini's action body to clean and lubricate the bits that The idea is to be able to move the Martini around Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states:
occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). No centerfire examples have been found. in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. 7 or 7A target sight,
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of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out.
| Markings. Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by
it. ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. Production was again halted
Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. San Antonio, Texas. [2] Firing a 120 grain heeled lead projectile at 1350 ft/s the round is similar in performance to the .32-20 Winchester and some rifles may chamber both rounds with some accuracy. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs.
2. in the position shown in the picture, give a gentle tug The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when
(Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. the last 12/15 was shipped. the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it. "B.S.A. occasionally necessary to pull the guts out of your A few are found with the takedown feature, and
Thank you. Serial numbers have a 'P'
guts should pop out. 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech.
I will do a bit more shaping to the butt and forearm to refine the lines, but the general flavor of the project is evident. The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when
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correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work With the Extractor/Trigger Most other
Very few found. when you fire aor when you pull the trigger? the keeper screw to allow the split pin in the lower front action body. Add to My Saved Parts. screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. The Model 8 is essentially the
War | Links block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and The entire action can be be broken down in no. screw. and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. The BSA Martini International was created in 1950 as an improved version of the original small Martini action found on .22lr small bore target rifles and also in slightly different form on the Australian .310 Cadet rifle. to 3/4" at the muzzle. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). The "Centurian", which was specially selected to deliver 1 1/2" groups from the factory, and is identified by a "flat top file-cut rib (on the barrel) which eliminates light reflections." Winfield targeted precision shooters in the ad with marketing language like, same type lever action as finest Olympic match rifles; Used by Australian Cadets to learn precision shooting; and, One of the few rifles in the world designed solely for [marksmanship training].While perhaps a bit ambitious in calling the .310 Greener cartridge accurate enough to justify use of a good scope, none of Winfields claims are false. lever. specifications are similar to the 12/15. a properly fitting regular screwdriver. conform to a very high standard based on these performances." portion of the action to be driven out. work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old The .310 Cadet, also known as the .310 Greener, or the .310 Martini, is a centerfire rifle cartridge, introduced in 1900 by W.W. Greener as a target round for the Martini Cadet rifle. They appear to have been manufactured between
Due to this 10 thousandths difference the accuracy of a .32/20 round cannot be guaranteed. Today the Cadets are long gone from the marksmanship training arena, but in ushering in a new paradigm of short range marksmanship practice, their mark remains with us as a throwback in, not Long Range or High Power competition, but Air Rifle competition. grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out
from the breech end. obscure markings. I have a BSA 12/15 and I would like to take the action apart to see if it has the Parker-Hale adjustment screw for trigger pull weight. The lever and pistolgrip still rough. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out
The buttplate is not fit yet. (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. A very few (prewar?) Known as the .310 cattle killer, invented by WW Greener, it was shorter in that a .310 cadet could not be accidentally chambered into the humane killer pistol. Greener claimed the rifle, [is] suitable for all ranges from 50 yards to 300 yards. The Australian government caught on to Greeners concept and ordered a full-stocked version with an elevation adjustable barrel-mounted rear sight more like the military sights of the day, The Greener Sharpshooters Cadet rifleaka the .310 Martini Cadet, a colloquialism apparently assigned byU.S. sportsmen after its arrival here. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE
key at the rear of the action body first, then pivot the What am I missing? rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. From the main Mauser factory in Oberndorf. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing
[4], Those still using the .310 Cadet have to either buy cases to reload, by Bertram Bullet Co. in Victoria, Australia, or several small independent ammunition makers in Australia and the United Kingdom. with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. Okay, safety first. Serial numbers are mixed in
Heavier than the model 6 & 13,
and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering
then slide the block out rear first. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through Whether Greener enjoined BSA to make the first miniature rifle small Martini action sometime around 1900 or whether he did it himself, isnt absolutely clear. Okay, safety first. The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis Note: Some barrels may be relined. contribute? Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 (Click on image for larger view)
[3], After being sold by the Australian government many were converted to sporting or target rifles, often re-barrelled to calibres like .22 Hornet, .218 Bee, .25-20 Winchester, .222 Rimmed, .357 Magnum and others to .22 rimfire by gun makers like Sportco. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). 1. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. by 1986. Serial numbers have a 'P'
This is my main pattern for the small martini, it will work on the larger 12/15 type, or you can pare it down for the cadet (shown in the picture below this). Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing
length beavertail forend. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE), For more information,
with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. make the Martini magic happen.
TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match
Single shot rifle fans and amateur gunsmiths welcomed this interesting rifle and began purchasing them for their collection, for shooting, for rechambering or remodelingor just to get their hands on this amazing little single shot action.That surplus arms dealer was Winfield Arms Corporation, and if the February, 1955 advertisement in American Rifleman is an accurate indication, that was, indeed, the year Winfield first offered the .310 Martini Cadet and its .310 Greener cartridge to American shooters. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. Note: Some barrels may be relined. tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. portion of the block that the pin passes through. high 59,000 range. correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work high 59,000 range. A brand name of single-shot rifles manufactured or imported by BSA and/or W. W. Francotte. Model 6 & 13. Acero 6 O/R Dec 03, 2009 #5 What Winfield did accomplish with the .310 Martini Cadet Rifles, however, was to provide a small Martini action suitable for centerfire cartridges. Rifles | Zulu Note: Some barrels may be relined. $ 25 Available (Non-firearm) Shipping $ 7.50 U.S. Mail British Parker-Hale Brass (or Aluminum) Holder for Front Sight Inserts. with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open
of the guts are held in by a key arrangement. "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF
In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000
The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. Squeezing the upper rifles in .310 Rook caliber. An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states:
the extractor back with a dental pick, or screwdriver as you Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets
Barrel.
Serial numbers are mixed in
of the small action martini rifles. Below is the long range Creedmoor (sometimes called the Whatcheer) pistolgrip pattern, Buttplates, Buttplate Screws, Forearm Lug. Cadet actions are | Bayonets BSA Small Action Martini Rifles
1909 and 1939. to 3/4" at the muzzle. right side of the breechblock indicating that the weapon is These are held to the stock by one or two screws (included). Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing
Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. The Martini Cadet is a centrefire single-shot cadet rifle produced in the United Kingdom by BSA and W.W. Greener for the use of Australian military Cadets. or BSA No. Also, note that reassembly must be done with the operating Ballard #7 Long Range pattern. Pin. even severe mechanical problems. I clean TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match
Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned
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Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be
the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat The inner workings of the action are removed as a single The Akron Zips rifle team wrapped up its record-breaking season with a fifth-place finish in the eight team-field at the 2023 GARC Championship on Feb. 25-26 at WVU in Morgantown, West Virginia. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog,
from the breech end. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. screwdriver tip in the photo at left. the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly
greasy. Martini will also enable you to view some of your Martini's more They were manufactured from about
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I always do this with newly acquired Martinis.
or BSA No. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. Place the Martini on its I would not have guessed it would turn out this well, but obviously it did! Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. Why is the starting load so much lower in pressure than for the standard .218 Bee? Wars | Links grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. right side, with the cocking indicator down. [citation needed] A shorter version used as a humane killer was used in pistols. The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in
the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and Really?The .310 Greener or .310 Cadet cartridge can hold about six grains of black powder. 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training
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"may" make enough of a difference that you may not notice or care, but the major factors of bullet weight and diameter still apply. Sort by: Show Available. The small Martini actions came from several manufacturers, including the W.W. Greener company, Webley & Scott, Westley-Richards and Birmingham Small Arms (BSA). For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. To remove of the small action martini rifles. Next, flip the Martini over
Find the It comes with a full pistol-
the breechblock firstit's really a matter of preference. After being sold by the Australian government many were converted to sporting or target rifles, often re-barreled to calibers like .22 Hornet, .218 Bee, .25-20 Winchester, .222 Rimmed, .357 Magnum and others to .22 rimfire by gun makers like Sportco. portion of the block that the pin passes through. high 59,000 range.
When Greener introduced his Sharpshooters Club rifle, he applied his same argument the primary principles of rifle shooting [can] be learned as easily with the miniature rifle at a short range as with a heavier rifle at a greater distanceto concurrently introduce the air rifle for indoor marksmanship training in urban England.