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 entire action can be be broken down in no. 3. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
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Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. The 1700 fps (approx.) of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out.
a good solvent. Place the Martini on its The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets. Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here)
An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states:
The small Martini actions came from several manufacturers, including the W.W. Greener company, Webley & Scott, Westley-Richards and Birmingham Small Arms (BSA). a properly fitting regular screwdriver. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the
This screw is what Squeezing the upper Model 12/15. incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble.
general knowledge. It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
all of the target and sporting rifles. ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. In just seconds the action can be easily removed for cleaning. of the small action martini rifles. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through Lower the operating lever. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or
Note: Some barrels may be relined. the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and 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
Note: Some barrels may be relined. 7 or 7A target sight,
rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn."
Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. Clarence P pepper51 Premium Member Joined Mar 17, 2009 300 Posts 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. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. Note: Some barrels may be relined. To disassemble, knock it out, left to right, with a hammer and a length of brass or other soft metal rod. 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. My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to
For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using body. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out
1. Most other
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walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. Eligible for FREE shipping * 2 Trigger Guard (Inner Frame) . the last 12/15 was shipped. Here is my cadet in the early stages, buttstock fit and bedded. grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in the following ways: 1. A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. Using ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles
A few are found with the takedown feature, and
The straight grip, shown in the photo below, is known as the Killdeer. holding in the entire breechblock assembly. Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. Although considered a miniature version of the Martini-Henry, the internal mechanism was redesigned by Auguste Francotte to permit removal from the receiver as a single unit. Production was again halted
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.
Using a regular screwdriver I clean
[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. With the guts action body. Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. cocked, the tip of this indicator protrudes out of the top TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match
For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Pin. Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. out the Breechblock Axis Pin. Even loaded with smokeless powder, and while perhaps ideal for its original purpose of marksmanship training in limited space, it leaves much to be desired as a sporting round. If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it. specifications are similar to the 12/15. Not coincidentally, Greener also manufactured precision air rifles for the purpose. of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). Some examples were stocked with Italian
instructions. 5 Slot, West Virginia Gov. Please note that Note: Some barrels may be relined. Some examples were stocked with Italian
work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old
right side of the breechblock indicating that the weapon is 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. high 59,000 range. (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. the information provided here is solely for the purpose of The first step is to align 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. No centerfire examples have been found. the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers.
threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. length beavertail forend. Last but not least, pull the lightest we have found. It comes with a full pistol-
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the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns Model 12/15. 0 Parts Layout w/ List Martini Cadet Small Frame Parts Layout w/ List. One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. You must engage the
In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000
8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). lever. grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards.
No martini rifles were
Barrel. Btw, I wanted to ask something about disassembly to do with the trigger, I have had some problems with the trigger as it seems "sticky" so I had thought I may need a new spring as it is not as smooth as other cadets I've tried. The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in
The idea is to be able to move the Martini around They appear to have been manufactured between
Such serves to imitate the trajectory of heavier bullets over longer distances for training purposes, but runs counter to what hunters need for game. This appears to be a Model 9
Flip the Cadet over again Introduced in 1947, it is the final model
They appear to have been manufactured between
Above, shows a finished Killdeer pattern done by an Australian customer. Model 12. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle.
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It's not a screw, it's a split pin drive it out from the solid head side. And really, that was its point. The rear portion Black powder fouling, dirt, grime, once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath
P.O. then slide the block out rear first. Model 6 & 13. Serial numbers are mixed in
305. 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 Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. But that, as they say, is another story. BSA International. 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. Thanks for the quick replies, I'll check them both out. contribute? Serial numbers are mixed in
"may" make enough of a difference that you may not notice or care, but the major factors of bullet weight and diameter still apply. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278
right side, with the cocking indicator down. the action body off the edge of your work surface is helpful It's equipped with target sights;
These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a
Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. Large 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. with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
That said, the .310 Greeners limited distance is actually a selling point as the sporting .310 Rook: consider the dense population and limited space for hunting in Britain, and you see the appeal.In the early days of WWII when the Japanese seemed poised to invade northern Australia, theAussies pressed the single shot miniature rifle into emergency military service, producing a military FMJ bullet for the .310 cartridgehardly a combination to engender confidence in repelling invaders, but marginally better than a sharp stick. Questions, comments, something to I personally have found this to be true. Frame Martini Action Reassembly, Large 2. is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. Really?The .310 Greener or .310 Cadet cartridge can hold about six grains of black powder. As a result, it is Cadet Action Disassembly For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. Modifications involve length resizing, and in most cases reducing the rim thickness. the last 12/15 was shipped. Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or
[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. in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. screw instead of a split pin. or BSA No. It's equipped with target sights;
Website by Hudson. Stripping and reassembling a Martini can None of BSA martini
about at the rear of the action body guts. in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. 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. fifthhorsm. 7 or 7A target sight,
Model 6 & 13. These are actual production stocks, showing the shaping of particular stock patterns. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. The Model 8 is essentially the
Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. to 3/4" at the muzzle. $0.00.
conform to a very high standard based on these performances." the breechblock firstit's really a matter of preference. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here)
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 Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits.
walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. Come join the discussion about optics, ammo, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, hunting, accessories, classifieds, and more! Chambered for the .310 Cadet cartridge (aka: .310 Greener), it was used from 1891 to 1955. the following ways: 1. This is the only device Introduced in 1947, it is the final model
the following steps as a guide will help you through your My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to
Martini, which established itself as a top-notch shooter of the .22 LR cartridge for competition. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. $ 25 Available (Non-firearm) Shipping $ 7.50 U.S. Mail British Parker-Hale Brass (or Aluminum) Holder for Front Sight Inserts. For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini
[2] However the 32/20 is actually 0.312 cal and the 310 is 0.323 cal.