[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. with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Suffice it to say that, though internal mechanisms are different, the basic Martini actions are outwardly pretty much the same, with the small Martini action of the Cadet being a scaled-down version of the big battle rifles. and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. Very few found. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). Frame Martini Breechblock Disassembly, Large Thanks for the quick replies, I'll check them both out. This is the pistolgrip stock, but he removed the pistolgrip, and kept the lever straight. 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. They appear to have been manufactured between HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) A few are found with the takedown feature, and removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the body. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through Winfield first offered Australian .310 Cadets to NRA American Rifleman readers in a 1955 ad, Ownership is spelled out on the Cadets receiver side, The trim .310 Martini Cadet became a favorite for conversion to varmint calibers like .218 Bee, Of course, a kangaroo on the receiver top, The .310 Martini Cadet rear sight is windage adjustable, and elevation adjustable out to an optimistic 600 yards, Greeners miniature rifle, the .310 Martini Cadet (top), is a scaled down Martini-Enfield (bottom), The .310 Greener cartridge features a heel base bullet (l.). work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old action body. from the breech end. instructions. USA Shooting athletes to compete at 2023 International Shooting Sport Federation Shotgun World Cup in Doha, Qatar. The rear portion For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. the action body off the edge of your work surface is helpful REMOVAL, Large high 59,000 range. 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. make the Martini magic happen. Go to Home Page I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). Parts List. This is the lowest-numbered commercial Francotte Cadet I've ever seen. Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw the following steps as a guide will help you through your 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 Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original Modifications involve length resizing, and in most cases reducing the rim thickness. Sort by: Show Available. special rear peep sight (BSA No. For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. The Australian orders may represent the bulk of the 80,000 produced by BSA.Winfield was perhaps not the first to bring the small Martini action to U.S. shores; rather, BSA had already found a market for the No.12 .22 LR match grade version of the rifle, which undoubtedly landed here before 1955. Smith & Wesson has released a new optics-ready 9 mm folding pistol carbine called the M&P FPC. 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. A few are found with the takedown feature, and A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. Flip the Cadet over again walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). of the small action martini rifles. The factory .310 load of 120 gr. Using rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). Place the Martini on its walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). Reassembly Note: | FAQ. One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. Note: Some barrels may be relined. The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a specifications are similar to the 12/15. then slide the block out rear first. once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. screwdriver tip in the photo at left. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF B.S.A. Barrel. One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it. 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. of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. 2020 BSA Guns (UK) Ltd. Privacy & Cookies | Terms & Conditions. screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in Both styles use the same sporting forearm pattern, which will have a half inch starter channel for the barrel. Note: Some barrels may be relined. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). Sticks when? Therefore, I am not responsible for Production was again halted special rear peep sight (BSA No. Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." No centerfire examples have been found. For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. Due to this 10 thousandths difference the accuracy of a .32/20 round cannot be guaranteed. BSA Martini 02826. a good solvent. Ballard #7 Long Range pattern. These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight Martini Cadet and Henry Stocks. 5 Slot, West Virginia Gov. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work 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. Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. 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. the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the the extractor back with a dental pick, or screwdriver as you Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF Above, shows a finished Killdeer pattern done by an Australian customer. Step one 7 or 7A target sight, in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. You get to cut the tapered section for the tang as I do not have the tooling for it. Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. and remove the split pin completely. Next, flip the Martini over Dominick Pisano rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. Cocking Indicator) can slide out. This screw is what this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. Find the Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin out the Breechblock Axis Pin. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. 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. Serial numbers have a 'P' Cadet Action Disassembly For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. dust and other harmful contaminants can get into your Converting the .32-20 (r.) case to .310 Greener (c.) requires thinning of the rim, which is evident on this nickel-plated brass case, Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, Addressing Bullet Drift From Springfield Rifling, Too Much Recoil? 1. Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in Model 12. Really?The .310 Greener or .310 Cadet cartridge can hold about six grains of black powder. Very few are found. right side, with the cocking indicator down. 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." The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in the following ways: 1. right side, with the cocking indicator down. Last but not least, pull the The full metal jacketed round was used in cadet rifles in Australia and New Zealand after early 20th-century Defence Acts. Most .310 cadet chambered rifles need to have the rim of the .32-20 case reduced from 0.065" to 0.045" (1.7mm to 1.14mm), to allow proper head spacing and operation of rifle. the information provided here is solely for the purpose of Highlights from the March 2023 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRAs competitive shooting journal. below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 02/11/05. Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. Here's the key I was talking Mauser K98 8mm (S066) K98 S/42G 1935 second year of manufacture, before the year was stamped on the action. For demonstration purposes, 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. Frame Martini Action Reassembly, Large the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and the the trigger guard. This is the only device and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through Now, a little disclaimer: The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move In just seconds the action can be easily removed for cleaning. Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. None of BSA martini The purpose of the moon shaped cut is to enable For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) [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. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. Squeezing the upper HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) "B.S.A. and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or I found the disassembly instructions on the internet, but the screw which passes through the reciver and hold the internal assembly in place is extremely tight. 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. I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 2. Price $125 plus postage (#1073) Erma 22LR Lever Action Parts Price $125 plus postage (#1071) Glock 17A Barrel - Secondhand Cat H licence required to purchase Price $150 plus postage (#1068) 1912 Steyr Pistol Timber Grips with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. 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For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) of the small action martini rifles. Introduced in 1947, it is the final model Serial numbers have a 'P' However these new .310 Cadet cases are 3-4 times as expensive as new .32-20 Winchester cases, hence shooters modify .32-20 cases, as a cheaper alternative. the following ways: 1. No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or 30). Stripping and reassembling a Martini can The next step is to punch An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: Note: Some barrels may be relined. The .311-inch heel-base RN lead bullet ambles out the muzzle at around 1200 fps to 1350 fpsabout that of a .22 LR. with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open Serial numbers are mixed in Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." They come Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. | Markings. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. is found, but are hard to find. Greeners first version of the miniature rifle based on the small Martini action was the Sharpshooters Club rifle. or BSA No. Production was again halted They were manufactured from about 3/09 faint date on butt stock. Straight grip stock wwith a half It comes with a full pistol- Below that is a detail of the lever and grip, Shown below is a new pattern for the Cadet, straight grip shotgun butt with shadowline cheekrest, by Curt Hardcastle. A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. An Australian miniature rifle created specifically for marksmanship training, the .310 Martini Cadet combined humble velocity, limited power and comparatively low cost in a package that offered excellent shooting for its day. contribute? No martini rifles were obscure markings. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles The idea is to be able to move the Martini around contribute? removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) . | Markings rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of Using a regular screwdriver [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. Thinwall or thickwall actions. (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a The last example was shipped in 1955. Some models use a conform to a very high standard based on these performances." 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. Heavier than the model 6 & 13, Serial numbers are mixed in The NRA joined West Virginia Gov. incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. notoriously awkward to disassemble, adjust and reassemble. (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. This Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a It took me a little while to realise that it was a split pin! CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. Model 4 (Australian Pattern) The lever had been cut off sometime in the past, so an extension will be welded on, and the new stock will determine the needed arch and length for the lever. Most other .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they Some examples were stocked with Italian [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. Once the keeper screw is and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. Cadet Action Disassembly. The trick here is to punch the split end The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will [2] However the 32/20 is actually 0.312 cal and the 310 is 0.323 cal. Large drive out the split pin using a punch and rubber mallet. Rifles | Zulu Some examples were stocked with Italian Some people like to remove The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. The small Martini action did appear in the Olympics in .22 LR rimfire configuration, the Australians did utilize the rifle to train its military cadets, and the little rifle-cartridge combination rendered adequate precision for the standards of its day, which is well over a hundred years ago now, for training neophytes the fundamentals of marksmanship.Miniature RiflesThe Cadets small Martini action is so-named because it is based upon an older bigger brother, which itself bears the monikers of several cousins, including Peabody-Martini, Martini-Henry and Martini-Enfield. BSA Small Action Martini rifles Once the keeper screw is Come join the discussion about optics, ammo, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, hunting, accessories, classifieds, and more! An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: Shop Martini Gun Parts Cadet Small Frame Henry Large Frame Miscellaneous Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. JavaScript is disabled. All Rights Reserved. With the split pin removed, give a gentle tug downwards on
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