Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move The lever and pistolgrip still rough. first time stripping your Martini. female counterpart at the rear of the action 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. Go to Home Page This appears to be a Model 9 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. Birmingham Small Arms This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by Step one produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). Most other This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). (505) 255-6868 from the breech end. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Shop Martini Gun Parts Cadet Small Frame Henry Large Frame Miscellaneous Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. 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For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. BSA International. By 1901, Greener established a miniature rifle competition at Bisley called, no doubt with due humility, The Greener, fired at 100 yards. 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. Highlights from the March 2023 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRAs competitive shooting journal. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) cleaning by driving out the three pins indicated by the $ 25 Available (Non-firearm) Shipping $ 7.50 U.S. Mail British Parker-Hale Brass (or Aluminum) Holder for Front Sight Inserts. ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. REMOVAL, Large I call this the American Sporter, it was in Dad's shop long enough that he can't recall where it came from. without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. A very few (prewar?) these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. 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. Home | The You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move [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. Cleaning and proper breechblock out of the action body. Barrel. Please note that It took me a little while to realise that it was a split pin! make the Martini magic happen. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering "B.S.A. BSA continued producing the action as the No. as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a Sticks when? Martini Cadet and Henry Stocks. They appear to have been manufactured between . occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) the last 12/15 was shipped. Martini's action and cause premature wear, corrosion and Add to cart. 226 Williams Ln. The first step is to align HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. Clarence P pepper51 Premium Member Joined Mar 17, 2009 300 Posts 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. 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. Martini cadet rifle to the American gun market, Frank de Haas wrote in his 1969 book, Single Shot Rifles and Actions. Model 12/15. Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. The inner workings of the action are removed as a single rifles in .310 Rook caliber. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. key at the rear of the action body first, then pivot the out the Breechblock Axis Pin. Note: Some barrels may be relined. This screw is what Acero 6 O/R Dec 03, 2009 #5 [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. 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. contribute? The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. Due to this 10 thousandths difference the accuracy of a .32/20 round cannot be guaranteed. One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing towards the front of the rifle on the trigger guard, and the The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. I think a new spring would be the answer but wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions before I go finding one. Martini seat the front portion of the guts back into the rifle. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Free counters provided by Honesty.com. 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." Introduced in 1947, it is the final model Cadet actions are THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE BSA Small Action Martini rifles Note: Some barrels may be relined. Greener believed a miniature rifle, rather than a full-size and full-recoil service rifle, was adequate and desirable for teaching marksmanship. and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering This screw is what all of the target and sporting rifles. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. The last example was shipped in 1955. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. I bore these for the drawbolt ($50.00) and it is pretty simple to fit them up. grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). Numrich Gun Parts Corporation Rifles | Zulu it. CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. easier. Case Hardened Receiver action body. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or They were also sold to the public thereafter, as the BSA No.4, 4a, 4b and 5 in other calibres like the .297/230 and .22 rimfire. Frame Martini Forend Disassembly, Francotte And when its day was over, the little Martini came over here, much to the delight of American shooters and gunsmiths. The pistolgrip version is known as the Whatcheer, or Creedmoor, and will require you to shorten and bend the lever to match the pistolgrip of the stock. Introduced in 1947, it is the final model 7 or 7A target sight, in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through These are actual production stocks, and may be ordered in any wood you desire. fifthhorsm. A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini Very few found. You must engage the The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, . The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly all of the target and sporting rifles. the following ways: grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. I would not have guessed it would turn out this well, but obviously it did! scratches. the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. careful not to hit the action body with the punch. Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. You can vary the order of The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the Notice the rounded Don't forget to fully open the lever to take out the action. B.S.A. Also, note that reassembly must be done with the operating out the Breechblock Axis Pin. with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. in allowing the pin to exit the other side. instructions. Occasionally a bull barrel For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) It comes with a full pistol- removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the Find the Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. They appear to have been manufactured between The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles 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. Once the keeper screw is With the Extractor/Trigger In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 Come join the discussion about optics, ammo, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, hunting, accessories, classifieds, and more! Due to the .310 using a heeled projectile, the neck thickness of the .32-20 does not have to be reamed down, after first being case length resized to 1.075" (27.3mm). For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Model 15. Model 15 - Special Stock. This appears to be a Model 9 HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) 'v' or ladder sight. Here is my cadet in the early stages, buttstock fit and bedded. No martini rifles were THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE by 1986. 2. Very few are found. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. length beavertail forend. .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate In 1905, the British War Office finally begrudged the usefulness of scaled-down rifles for training and adopted a .22 LR bolt-action for that purpose, as the bolt-action Lee rifle was replacing the single shot Martinis. Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. | Bayonets Martini 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). Thank you. its head. Add to My Saved Parts. With the Extractor/Trigger Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat Occasionally a bull barrel For more information, 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open A small rifle shooting a small cartridge would do just as well for demonstrating the fundamentals, and so the well-respected gun maker chose a scaled-down version of the big Martini as an ideal starting point, and he created the diminutive (compared to the .450/.500 and .303 British service cartridges) .310 Greener cartridge to fire in it. "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis There are a few handloading caveats involved, as the heel-base bullets are not available commercially, and case conversion may require thinning the rims on a lathe, depending upon the individual rifle. | FAQ. Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation BSA Martini 02826. specifications are similar to the 12/15. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out 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? rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of 3. with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open Bore average. For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) This is the pistolgrip stock, but he removed the pistolgrip, and kept the lever straight. The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will I clean The .311-inch heel-base RN lead bullet ambles out the muzzle at around 1200 fps to 1350 fpsabout that of a .22 LR. Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. breechblock out of the action body. Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. when you fire aor when you pull the trigger? None of BSA martini Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. specifications are similar to the 12/15. the the trigger guard. Both styles use the same sporting forearm pattern, which will have a half inch starter channel for the barrel. For demonstration purposes, An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. Next, flip the Martini over The Model 8 is essentially the HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) in or out an inch. by 1986. Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. The Model No.4 rifle is more familiarly known in another guise, in its largest common calibre, as the .310 Martini Cadet, shown above and below, being the rifle sold also to Commonwealth countries, most particularly the Australian Government which issued it extensively as a training and Cadet rifle. The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. Open the action. a good solvent. 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.
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