we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. DAMKO Modern Martini Disassembly - YouTube Martini Disassembly Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. $0.00. Price $525 plus postage. Thinwall or thickwall actions. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) 3/09 faint date on butt stock. Very few found. The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets 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 For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. This screw is what The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. Last but not least, pull the Dominick Pisano The last example was shipped in 1955. No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. 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. Serial numbers are mixed in Model 12/15. 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. The last example was shipped in 1955. correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. Converting the .310 Martini Cadet to fire varmint cartridges became so popular in the U.S. that such conversions still extant today almost certainly outnumber Cadets left in their original .310 Greener chambering.Combat? Model 6 & 13. BSA International. Martini Cadet in 32-40 - British Militaria Forums breechblock out of the action body. make the Martini magic happen. below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 02/11/05. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. self-contained package. [2] However the 32/20 is actually 0.312 cal and the 310 is 0.323 cal. [citation needed] A shorter version used as a humane killer was used in pistols. "B.S.A. Questions, comments, something to action body. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. Note: Some barrels may be relined. This Most other 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.). It comes with a full pistol- Straight grip stock wwith a half Some examples were stocked with Italian and the It's equipped with target sights; holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of The older I get, the more grateful I am A forum community dedicated to Rimfire Central Firearm owners and enthusiasts. length beavertail forend. ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. Model 15 - Special Stock. Therefore, I am not responsible for Add to cart. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) of the small action martini rifles. 2020 BSA Guns (UK) Ltd. Privacy & Cookies | Terms & Conditions. with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) The entire action can be be broken down in no. 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. Occasionally a bull barrel HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. 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. high 59,000 range. The purpose of the moon shaped cut is to enable Squeezing the upper scratches. Serial numbers are mixed in (505) 255-6868 A very few (prewar?) these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. Place the Martini on its These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight Model 15 - Special Stock. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) length beavertail forend. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, http://www.e-gunparts.com/products_new.asp?CatID=3215. The breechblock, operating To replace, knock it in from right to left with a soft faced hammer. The factory .310 load of 120 gr. and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using Also, note that reassembly must be done with the operating W.W. Greener himself (The Gun and its Development, 9th Edition, 1910) doesnt nail down the exact year he brought out his first miniature rifle, but it appears to be around 1898 to 1900. COLLECTOR FIREARMS Scroll to Top For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) and remove the split pin completely. The straight grip, shown in the photo below, is known as the Killdeer. in the position shown in the picture, give a gentle tug According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, Heavier than the model 6 & 13, block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and of the small action martini rifles. It engages a the action body off the edge of your work surface is helpful The trick here is to punch the split end 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. is found, but are hard to find. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a the information provided here is solely for the purpose of . Model 12. Occasionally a bull barrel For more information, Model 4 (Australian Pattern) of the small action martini rifles. The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when Martini's action and cause premature wear, corrosion and specifications are similar to the 12/15. 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. key at the rear of the action body first, then pivot the Today, .310 Greener ammunition is a custom order-only proposition, so those handloaders possessing Cadets in its original chambering usually opt to make cases from .32-20. Parts List. as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. obscure markings. and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering The first step is to align the keeper screw to allow the split pin in the lower front portion of the action to be . 2. None of BSA martini 226 Williams Ln. Step one No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. Using Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. BOX 23010, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87192 U.S.A. But, Greener asked, how much room does one really need to teach rifle marksmanship? as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. in or out an inch. is found, but are hard to find. You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. 'v' or ladder sight. Now, a little disclaimer: For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini Boxer-Henry Cartridge | Product #: PDF0266 Part Key: 0. very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. scratches. Step one Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: It is 'v' or ladder sight. All Rights Reserved. holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a Thank you. walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Introduced in 1947, it is the final model Due to this 10 thousandths difference the accuracy of a .32/20 round cannot be guaranteed. to 3/4" at the muzzle. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. the last 12/15 was shipped. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 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. the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns 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. Martini Disassembly Once These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight down out of the front of the action body. In about 1955 a surplus arms dealer introduced the .310 caliber B.S.A. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. Phone 210-696-7621 They appear to have been manufactured between No centerfire examples have been found. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out The small Martini action also served as the basis for the popular English Rook Rifle chambered for the (no surprise) .310 Rook cartridge. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) the last 12/15 was shipped. The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat 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. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Once the keeper screw is 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. I clean Some nail holes in butt stock. To replace, reverse the order. Some models use a | Bayonets examples are found For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Serial numbers are mixed in special rear peep sight (BSA No. An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: Heavier than the model 6 & 13, The trick here is to punch the split end Pin. B.S.A. They come screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in The government sentiment was that there is no value in teaching prospective military men how to shoot anything less than a full-on military rifle, which requires a lot of spacea limited commodity on an island nation. | Markings. Martini Gun Parts | Numrich Gun Parts "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. Dominick Pisano Cadet Action Disassembly According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw This appears to be a Model 9 the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat "may" make enough of a difference that you may not notice or care, but the major factors of bullet weight and diameter still apply. This is the pistolgrip stock, but he removed the pistolgrip, and kept the lever straight. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. B.S.A. The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when Take just the trigger guard with lever, tumbler and trigger and reinstall the cocking indicator to hold the lever and tumbler in place. of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. 30). HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) 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. Be sure to clean the heeled bullet at 1200 fps doesn't help matters much! Rifles | Zulu The Model 8 is essentially the The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. Serial numbers have a 'P' 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. TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. portion of the pin together with pliers makes removal 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. Gwyn Fazak 43 Lance Corporal Nov 30, 2009 #4 thanks! 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). a good solvent. it. A Martini .222 Rimmed using the same powder and projectile: ADI lists a starting load of 19gn of AR2207 at 26,100 psi for 3020fps while your manual says not to exceed 19.5gn in a Martini for 30350fps. I would not have guessed it would turn out this well, but obviously it did! I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. guts should pop out. Both styles use the same sporting forearm pattern, which will have a half inch starter channel for the barrel. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing Model 4 (Australian Pattern) right side, with the cocking indicator down. Ballard #7 Long Range pattern. Greener believed a miniature rifle, rather than a full-size and full-recoil service rifle, was adequate and desirable for teaching marksmanship. [3] 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." 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. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Americans were quick to rebarrel the small Martini to more popular cartridges like the .22 Hornet, .218 Bee and .32-20. 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. (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the 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. towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be Product Manuals - BSA Guns Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. Smith & Wesson has released a new optics-ready 9 mm folding pistol carbine called the M&P FPC. 7 or 7A target sight, Martini cadet rifle to the American gun market, Frank de Haas wrote in his 1969 book, Single Shot Rifles and Actions. Taking the action and barrel to John McGlothin in Raton,it was decided the barrel could be cut back and rechambered to .218 Bee. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE Note: Some barrels may be relined. 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. I bore these for the drawbolt ($50.00) and it is pretty simple to fit them up. "B.S.A. Can someone give me the proper procedure to do this? models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. (Click on image for larger view) A very few (prewar?) It comes with a full pistol- The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. any damages occurring as a result of these None of BSA martini For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. War | Links A very few (prewar?) or BSA No. 3. the following ways: fifthhorsm. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) from the breech end. Note: Some barrels may be relined. However, in the unusual instance of a lever action .32-20 fitted with a .310 barrel, the rifle will cycle better without the case rim thickness being reduced. The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. Serial numbers have a 'P' produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. What am I missing? 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). I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. None of BSA martini of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they Pull the trigger. I recently purchased a very nice Cadet with a pristine bore. Production was again halted My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. It took me a little while to realise that it was a split pin! With the split pin removed, give a gentle tug downwards on 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). The .310s 84- to 125-grain bullet outweighs the .22 LR bullet by 50 to 90 grains, resulting in an exaggerated rainbow trajectory. Credits JavaScript is disabled. Martini-Henry Action Disassembly Gungeek 10.5K subscribers Subscribe 83 Share 9.1K views 9 years ago Pulling the Martini apart. below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 06/07/04. 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. 30). The 1700 fps (approx.) female counterpart at the rear of the action Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. lubrication will keep your Martini in good working order, it The idea is to be able to move the Martini around the the trigger guard. a properly fitting regular screwdriver. With the Extractor/Trigger The last example was shipped in 1955. Model 12/15. Production was again halted certain steps in the take-apart. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. You'll notice in this Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or Martini, which established itself as a top-notch shooter of the .22 LR cartridge for competition. 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. screwdriver tip in the photo at left. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. But that, as they say, is another story. in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. I think a new spring would be the answer but wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions before I go finding one. Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly 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). Sort by: Show Available. Note: Some barrels may be relined. 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 Model 8 is essentially the This is the lowest-numbered commercial Francotte Cadet I've ever seen. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through occasionally necessary to pull the guts out of your speed of the 32-40 compared to about 2250 fps for the .32 Spl. walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). 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." Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned Thinwall or thickwall actions. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Frame Martini Action QUICK BREECHBLOCK Need Martini parts? course in gunsmithing. 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. This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by Once the keeper screw is from the breech end. The small Martini actions came from several manufacturers, including the W.W. Greener company, Webley & Scott, Westley-Richards and Birmingham Small Arms (BSA). This Very few are found. Jim Justice today for the signing of the Campus Self-Defense Act.