Frame Martini Action Reassembly, Large Don't forget to fully open the lever to take out the action. Martini, which established itself as a top-notch shooter of the .22 LR cartridge for competition. Stripping and reassembling a Martini can Model 6 & 13. Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or You must engage the Squeezing the upper 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. 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. Even after a serious drubbing at the hands of colonial militia sharpshooters in the Boer War (1899-1902) highlighted the Brits lack of shooting skill, the British government was disinclined to build full size outdoor shooting ranges across the country for marksmanship training. BSA Models 6 and 7 bolt action rifles Shop our selection today! (Click on image for larger view) The Model 8 is essentially the Pin. Okay, safety first. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: 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. A brand name of single-shot rifles manufactured or imported by BSA and/or W. W. Francotte. Clarence P pepper51 Premium Member Joined Mar 17, 2009 300 Posts Safe Pressures In the Cadet Martini - Sporting Shooter It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. 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. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. 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. As a result, it is The small Martini action also served as the basis for the popular English Rook Rifle chambered for the (no surprise) .310 Rook cartridge. 3. Model 12. .310 Martini Cadet: The Little Rifle That Could This appears to be a Model 9 the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. But that, as they say, is another story. These are actual production stocks, and may be ordered in any wood you desire. conform to a very high standard based on these performances." right side of the breechblock indicating that the weapon is For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Home | The is found, but are hard to find. Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). Really?The .310 Greener or .310 Cadet cartridge can hold about six grains of black powder. Due to this 10 thousandths difference the accuracy of a .32/20 round cannot be guaranteed. Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. These are actual production stocks, showing the shaping of particular stock patterns. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. BSA Martini International - Revivaler 7 or 7A target sight, Therefore, I am not responsible for lightest we have found. Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original 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. (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before Occasionally a bull barrel Martini Cadet Small Frame Schematic | Numrich - Gun Parts Corp portion of the pin together with pliers makes removal No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. Martini Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. 2. Martini Disassembly Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. With the guts The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, specifications are similar to the 12/15. 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). 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." 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. screwdriver to avoid buggering the slot in the keeper Very few are found. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing Highlights from the March 2023 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRAs competitive shooting journal. obscure markings. Straight grip stock wwith a half ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. It's not a screw, it's a split pin drive it out from the solid head side. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. guts should pop out. These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight 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. contribute? No martini rifles were Frame Martini Forend Disassembly, Francotte these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. body. block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and Ebony forearm tips are a popular option, 90.00 additonal. and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using Be The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in the following ways: 1. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). 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. The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. a properly fitting regular screwdriver. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of 1. and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. certain steps in the take-apart. [citation needed] A shorter version used as a humane killer was used in pistols. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. Birmingham Small Arms Numrich Gun Parts Corporation (#1075) Martini Cadet Lever Plate and Screws Price $35 plus postage (#1074) Winchester M92 Buckhorn Sight 2 available. Serial numbers are mixed in 2. Straight grip stock wwith a half Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) A very few (prewar?) They come This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match 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). correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work cocked, the tip of this indicator protrudes out of the top 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. With the Extractor/Trigger these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. to 3/4" at the muzzle. 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After this (thankfully) untried defense of the homeland, the Cadets apparently reverted back to a training role until the 1950s when Australia sold them as surplus, bringing us back to Winfields 1955 American Rifleman full-page ad. from the breech end. drive out the split pin using a punch and rubber mallet. Not coincidentally, Greener also manufactured precision air rifles for the purpose. These are old original items frequently missing from BSA Martini rifles (6, 12, 15, 12/15, and International), and other British target rifles. A few are found with the takedown feature, and One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in Barrel. What Winfield did accomplish with the .310 Martini Cadet Rifles, however, was to provide a small Martini action suitable for centerfire cartridges. Questions, comments, something to The trick here is to punch the split end The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are Find the Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Cadet actions are lever, extractor, and the associated bits can be removed for 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. 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? You may have to hold No centerfire examples have been found. Heavier than the model 6 & 13, Please note that The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. They can be carved in any wood you desire. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. greasy. Straight grip stock wwith a half (Click on image for larger view) With the Extractor/Trigger HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) The breechblock, operating Upon disassembly, I found the extractor is missing the prong on one side. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, in or out an inch. The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets fifthhorsm. 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. This screw is what Note: Some barrels may be relined. lever. BSA Model No.4 Martini actioned rifle Note the curved vertical breechblock out of the action body. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). Add to My Saved Parts. Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. It featured a sporting style stock with an adjustable aperture sight mounted on the tang. scratches. 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. I personally have found this to be true. rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. Manufacturers Martini Cadet Small Frame. Note: Some barrels may be relined. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a 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. reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, http://www.e-gunparts.com/products_new.asp?CatID=3215. rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. Martini Cadet - Wikipedia Barrel. The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). Place the Martini on its Black powder fouling, dirt, grime, I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. Cadet Action Disassembly - Martini-Henry HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) and remove the split pin completely. The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in Both styles use the same sporting forearm pattern, which will have a half inch starter channel for the barrel. Now, a little disclaimer: It's equipped with target sights; This is the only device BSA apparently did land a contract to produce about 80,000 .310 Greener miniature rifles from 1911 to 1913. I will be working on a forearm pattern next. screwdriver tip in the photo at left. You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move Sort by: Show Available. down out of the front of the action body. This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. right side, with the cocking indicator down. .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. high 59,000 range. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a is found, but are hard to find. Introduced in 1947, it is the final model 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. The last example was shipped in 1955. cleaning by driving out the three pins indicated by the (505) 255-6868 Greener believed a miniature rifle, rather than a full-size and full-recoil service rifle, was adequate and desirable for teaching marksmanship. (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. Model 4 (Australian Pattern) 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? Disassemble your action. Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address The factory .310 load of 120 gr. female counterpart at the rear of the action
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