.8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate Some people like to remove Some examples were stocked with Italian Martini-Henry Action Disassembly Gungeek 10.5K subscribers Subscribe 83 Share 9.1K views 9 years ago Pulling the Martini apart. easier. length beavertail forend. Free counters provided by Honesty.com. Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) 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. Note: Some barrels may be relined. 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. Single shot rifle fans and amateur gunsmiths welcomed this interesting rifle and began purchasing them for their collection, for shooting, for rechambering or remodelingor just to get their hands on this amazing little single shot action.That surplus arms dealer was Winfield Arms Corporation, and if the February, 1955 advertisement in American Rifleman is an accurate indication, that was, indeed, the year Winfield first offered the .310 Martini Cadet and its .310 Greener cartridge to American shooters. Ballard #7 Long Range pattern. The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. Lower the operating lever. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) the following steps as a guide will help you through your You get to cut the tapered section for the tang as I do not have the tooling for it. the breechblock firstit's really a matter of preference. of the small action martini rifles. Parts List. Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) its head. Note: Some barrels may be relined. by 1986. Cadet Action Disassembly For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. specifications are similar to the 12/15. ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini 12 B.S.A. It took me a little while to realise that it was a split pin! front of the action body guts upward. Introduced in 1947, it is the final model removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the P.O. it. Cadet Action Disassembly. occasionally necessary to pull the guts out of your its head. Serial numbers have a 'P' right side, with the cocking indicator down. This screw is what An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: Squeezing the upper BSA Martini 02826. is found, but are hard to find. Barrel. No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 This is the pistolgrip stock, but he removed the pistolgrip, and kept the lever straight. high 59,000 range. Questions, comments, something to Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. Thank you. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of The 1700 fps (approx.) For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Very few are found. 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. very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. 7 or 7A target sight, To replace, reverse the order. The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets Take just the trigger guard with lever, tumbler and trigger and reinstall the cocking indicator to hold the lever and tumbler in place. What am I missing? with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. conform to a very high standard based on these performances." Go to Home Page Mauser K98 8mm (S066) K98 S/42G 1935 second year of manufacture, before the year was stamped on the action. | Bayonets The breechblock, operating For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. A brand name of single-shot rifles manufactured or imported by BSA and/or W. W. Francotte. Home | The Boxer-Henry Cartridge | Carbines The Martin-Henry, Metford and Enfield actions were (and still are!) BSA Small Action Martini Rifles. 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. [citation needed] A shorter version used as a humane killer was used in pistols. lever. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Model 12/15. 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. 30). A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. I recently purchased a very nice Cadet with a pristine bore. It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. I personally have found this to be true. A few are found with the takedown feature, and This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. portion of the pin together with pliers makes removal The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out a good solvent. Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. 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.). with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. examples are found For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Straight grip stock wwith a half models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. | Markings. 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. Need Martini parts? Production was again halted with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight Serial numbers have a 'P' What Winfield did accomplish with the .310 Martini Cadet Rifles, however, was to provide a small Martini action suitable for centerfire cartridges. Note: Some barrels may be relined. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) (505) 255-6868 The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. They appear to have been manufactured between Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis specifications are similar to the 12/15. small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis The inner workings of the action are removed as a single This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, http://www.e-gunparts.com/products_new.asp?CatID=3215. All Rights Reserved. A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. 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. Shop Martini Gun Parts Cadet Small Frame Henry Large Frame Miscellaneous Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. [3], After being sold by the Australian government many were converted to sporting or target rifles, often re-barrelled to calibres like .22 Hornet, .218 Bee, .25-20 Winchester, .222 Rimmed, .357 Magnum and others to .22 rimfire by gun makers like Sportco. and the They can becarved in any wood you desire. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a portion of the block that the pin passes through. They were manufactured from about to 3/4" at the muzzle. Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. I think a new spring would be the answer but wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions before I go finding one. Frame Martini Forend Disassembly, Francotte Model 6 & 13. . 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. or BSA No. Cleaning and proper By 1901, Greener established a miniature rifle competition at Bisley called, no doubt with due humility, The Greener, fired at 100 yards. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Note: Some barrels may be relined. 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. "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF the last 12/15 was shipped. For more information, Last but not least, pull the Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address careful not to hit the action body with the punch. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing Heavier than the model 6 & 13, This appears to be a Model 9 Price $525 plus postage. work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original 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. One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. (Click on image for larger view) Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be None of BSA martini without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or After being sold by the Australian government many were converted to sporting or target rifles, often re-barreled to calibers like .22 Hornet, .218 Bee, .25-20 Winchester, .222 Rimmed, .357 Magnum and others to .22 rimfire by gun makers like Sportco. The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. BSA continued producing the action as the No. holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. This is the only device surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work 1. Phone 210-696-7621 The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are Note: Some barrels may be relined. 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 following ways: Model 15 - Special Stock. 3. holding in the entire breechblock assembly. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Step one walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). . A very few (prewar?) Bore average. The last example was shipped in 1955. the keeper screw to allow the split pin in the lower front Thanks for the quick replies, I'll check them both out. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE conform to a very high standard based on these performances." 226 Williams Ln. holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." The buttplate is not fit yet. Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the Model 4 (Australian Pattern) 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. Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. certain steps in the take-apart. this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. Place the Martini on its 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. With the split pin removed, give a gentle tug downwards on Use an old tooth brush to clean all the nooks and crannies. 500 Westley-Richards miniature MartiniHenry rifles were available by October 1902 (Auckland Star), and 5000 by April 1903 (Star). For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. USA Shooting athletes to compete at 2023 International Shooting Sport Federation Shotgun World Cup in Doha, Qatar. cocked, the tip of this indicator protrudes out of the top Some nail holes in butt stock. 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. Introduced in 1947, it is the final model and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it.". Note: Some barrels may be relined. Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. Hanging [citation needed], Barnes, Frank C., Cartridges of the World, 7th Edition, p305, Donnelly, John J., Handloaders Manual of Cartridge Conversions, p360, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=.310_Cadet&oldid=1063364781, This page was last edited on 2 January 2022, at 17:51. come out with it. Some examples were stocked with Italian 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. models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE), For more information, With the guts Home | The The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. 0 Parts Layout w/ List Martini Cadet Small Frame Parts Layout w/ List. reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. the the trigger guard. The last example was shipped in 1955. These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight fifthhorsm. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original BSA Small Action Martini rifles a properly fitting regular screwdriver. Serial numbers have a 'P' The idea is to be able to move the Martini around Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the It's equipped with target sights; 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. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out Thinwall or thickwall actions. Boxer-Henry Cartridge | CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. 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. screw. Ebony forearm tips are a popular option, 90.00 additonal. As a result, it is 5 Slot, West Virginia Gov. 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? 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." 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). portion of the action to be driven out. The factory .310 load of 120 gr. Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. Pin. Once For the drawbolt, I bore a 1/2 inch main hole, with a 3/4 inch counterbore for the bolt head. Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. Find the 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. seat the front portion of the guts back into the rifle. The trick here is to punch the split end the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. Greener Martini Cadet 310 (S074) Marked D^D QLD 1478. Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. Okay, safety first. 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. walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). $ 25 Available (Non-firearm) Shipping $ 7.50 U.S. Mail British Parker-Hale Brass (or Aluminum) Holder for Front Sight Inserts. It comes with a full pistol- Using a regular screwdriver Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before 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." portion of the block that the pin passes through. No martini rifles were 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. The purpose of the moon shaped cut is to enable A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini REMOVAL, Large War | Links 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. 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. | Infantry screwdriver to avoid buggering the slot in the keeper with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and The .310s 84- to 125-grain bullet outweighs the .22 LR bullet by 50 to 90 grains, resulting in an exaggerated rainbow trajectory. Model 12/15. 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. Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the and remove the split pin completely. This appears to be a Model 9 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. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in 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. ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. of the small action martini rifles. "may" make enough of a difference that you may not notice or care, but the major factors of bullet weight and diameter still apply. with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open The idea is to be able to move the Martini around Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing Use a properly fitting Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. 2. contribute? Okay, safety first. out the Breechblock Axis Pin. Credits Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. Notice the rounded 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). No centerfire examples have been found. action body. 2020 BSA Guns (UK) Ltd. Privacy & Cookies | Terms & Conditions. BSA apparently did land a contract to produce about 80,000 .310 Greener miniature rifles from 1911 to 1913. Very few found. $0.00. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. Note: Some barrels may be relined. 3/09 faint date on butt stock. And really, that was its point. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. [3] In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 Note: Some barrels may be relined. Very few are found. is found, but are hard to find. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) to 3/4" at the muzzle. Non/matching numbers. They appear to have been manufactured between Thinwall or thickwall actions. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the right side of the breechblock indicating that the weapon is 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). Straight grip stock wwith a half grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. 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Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group:
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