For more information Models 6, Click Here (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? 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 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. [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. The small Martini action also served as the basis for the popular English Rook Rifle chambered for the (no surprise) .310 Rook cartridge. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, action body. (505) 255-6868 lever in the down, or "breech open" position. A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. portion of the block that the pin passes through. [2] However the 32/20 is actually 0.312 cal and the 310 is 0.323 cal. a properly fitting regular screwdriver. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Serial numbers have a 'P' For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Cocking Indicator) can slide out. Frame Martini Action Reassembly, Large The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Very few are found. A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. 5 Slot, West Virginia Gov. conform to a very high standard based on these performances." 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 With the split pin removed, give a gentle tug downwards on The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are To replace, reverse the order. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). Find the (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. The next step is to punch Lower the operating lever. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. Note: Some barrels may be relined. 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 The Model 8 is essentially the .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate Home | The Once It featured a sporting style stock with an adjustable aperture sight mounted on the tang. all of the target and sporting rifles. The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. These are held to the stock by one or two screws (included). Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. Add to cart. 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. With the guts from the breech end. Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) special rear peep sight (BSA No. Use an old tooth brush to clean all the nooks and crannies. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. 11, 12, 13, 15, and 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. from the breech end. Using a regular screwdriver For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. It is HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) portion of the action to be driven out. piece between the extractor and the tines of the operating 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 Model 8 is essentially the I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) 2. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Stripping and reassembling a Martini can photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the All Rights Reserved. Moderators:The Double D, Viclav, Johnny Yuma, GrantR Canada, Carignan Salieres, vincent998. Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). Model 12/15. Most other greasy. Production was again halted with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open in the position shown in the picture, give a gentle tug Eligible for FREE shipping * 2 Trigger Guard (Inner Frame) . Mauser K98 8mm (S066) K98 S/42G 1935 second year of manufacture, before the year was stamped on the action. Martini Cadet and Henry Stocks. 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. without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. 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). My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to San Antonio, Texas. For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Can someone give me the proper procedure to do this? None of BSA martini Below is a rifle built by Curt Hardcastle, on a pattern he made up for a 12/15 converted to centerfire. this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. The trick here is to punch the split end http://rifleman.org.uk/BSA_Model_12-15.htm, Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics. (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) P.O. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, The rifles will often chamber the similarly sized .32-20 Winchester and fire with some accuracy. with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles. It's equipped with target sights; conform to a very high standard based on these performances." B.S.A. CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. Martini's action body to clean and lubricate the bits that Credits HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. Birmingham Small Arms Martini No martini rifles were 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. speed of the 32-40 compared to about 2250 fps for the .32 Spl. [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. In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 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. Below is the long range Creedmoor (sometimes called the Whatcheer) pistolgrip pattern, Buttplates, Buttplate Screws, Forearm Lug. the extractor back with a dental pick, or screwdriver as you Above, shows a finished Killdeer pattern done by an Australian customer. Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. Heavier than the model 6 & 13, And really, that was its point. in allowing the pin to exit the other side. we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). 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. Model 12. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out They can becarved in any wood you desire. REMOVAL, Large 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). | Markings. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation Very few found. the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF No martini rifles were its head. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles 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. (Click on image for larger view) Serial numbers are mixed in rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) 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. 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. Winchesters inaugural King Buck Classic sporting clays event at NILO Farms in Illinois next month will award more than $10,000 in prizes to sport shooters ages 12 to 21. Someone did a beautiful job building the rifle in .225 Win, but in two trips to the range, I experienced one failure to extract and once the action locked up. the following ways: 1. In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 by 1986. without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. 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. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) high 59,000 range. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. This is the Francotte Cadet's cocking indicator. A few are found with the takedown feature, and Cleaning and proper B.S.A. 7 or 7A target sight, Most other USA Shooting athletes to compete at 2023 International Shooting Sport Federation Shotgun World Cup in Doha, Qatar. Model 4 (Australian Pattern) Great Martini Channel:. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) the following steps as a guide will help you through your without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned I clean A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. The Martin-Henry, Metford and Enfield actions were (and still are!) Scroll to Top lubrication will keep your Martini in good working order, it 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's action and cause premature wear, corrosion and high 59,000 range. The idea is to be able to move the Martini around produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Smith & Wesson has released a new optics-ready 9 mm folding pistol carbine called the M&P FPC. Price $525 plus postage. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Be small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis 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. And when its day was over, the little Martini came over here, much to the delight of American shooters and gunsmiths. Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. 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. . or BSA No. with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open I would not have guessed it would turn out this well, but obviously it did! be a daunting task if you've never done this before. and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. scratches. A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. Okay, safety first. Model 15. the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training Cadet Action Disassembly. ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. Martini-Henry Action Disassembly Gungeek 10.5K subscribers Subscribe 83 Share 9.1K views 9 years ago Pulling the Martini apart. BOX 23010, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87192 U.S.A. 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. examples are found Not coincidentally, Greener also manufactured precision air rifles for the purpose. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. Okay, safety first. None of BSA martini Dominick Pisano BSA Small Action Martini rifles contribute? the breechblock firstit's really a matter of preference. You can vary the order of first time stripping your Martini. It is not intended as an instructional (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) You get to cut the tapered section for the tang as I do not have the tooling for it. 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. BOB ADAMS The .311-inch heel-base RN lead bullet ambles out the muzzle at around 1200 fps to 1350 fpsabout that of a .22 LR. It took me a little while to realise that it was a split pin! Note: Some barrels may be relined. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. 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. Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move is found, but are hard to find. general knowledge. these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, To remove as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). "B.S.A. Some examples were stocked with Italian 'v' or ladder sight. These are actual production stocks, showing the shaping of particular stock patterns. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and I bore these for the drawbolt ($50.00) and it is pretty simple to fit them up. 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE), For more information, The last example was shipped in 1955. From the main Mauser factory in Oberndorf. The last example was shipped in 1955. Last but not least, pull the 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. Highlights from the March 2023 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRAs competitive shooting journal. in or out an inch. Questions, comments, something to Some examples were stocked with Italian I personally have found this to be true. [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. Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. 30). As home reloading is the main option for the .310, many shooters play with different case length reduction of the .32-20, anywhere from 0.875'' to 1.185'' (22.23mm to 30.10mm). With the Extractor/Trigger The first step is to align the keeper screw to allow the split pin in the lower front portion of the action to be . The NRA joined West Virginia Gov. 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." Please note that A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. 30). 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. Flip the Cadet over and Frame Martini Breechblock Disassembly, Large Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting screwdriver tip in the photo at left. length beavertail forend. Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw I call this the American Sporter, it was in Dad's shop long enough that he can't recall where it came from. The guts of the action will pivot At this point the buttplate is fit and bedded, the forearm has been inlet to the barrel and receiver, then glassbedded. 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. . instructions. For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Barrel. Note: Some barrels may be relined. the following ways: A few are found with the takedown feature, and This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). Model 15 - Special Stock. . block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and Next, flip the Martini over and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using Why is the starting load so much lower in pressure than for the standard .218 Bee? 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. BSA Martini 02826. tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 Pin. key at the rear of the action body first, then pivot the Some examples were stocked with Italian They come 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. Here's the key I was talking TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. BSA International. Very few found. it. The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. Modifications involve length resizing, and in most cases reducing the rim thickness. Questions, comments, something to Some sites referenced in the stickies may include more detailed directions, but this should work. the breechblock firstit's really a matter of preference. Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. Pics will be posted as time allows and the project progresses. The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, Some people like to remove Numrich Gun Parts Corporation Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: The full metal jacketed round was used in cadet rifles in Australia and New Zealand after early 20th-century Defence Acts. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through Non/matching numbers. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a 226 Williams Ln. The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will Occasionally a bull barrel | Bayonets Once the keeper screw is Frame Martini Forend Disassembly, Francotte screw. I recently purchased a very nice Cadet with a pristine bore. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, screwdriver to avoid buggering the slot in the keeper If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it. In just seconds the action can be easily removed for cleaning. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. of the small action martini rifles. For demonstration purposes, Disassemble your action. 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." Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. Cadet Action Disassembly For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. Product #: PDF0266 Part Key: 0. holding in the entire breechblock assembly. I personally have found this to be true. Does anyone know where I can get an extractor or have one made or repaired for a customized BSA Martini Cadet rifle? 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF action body. Heavier than the model 6 & 13, and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering $0.00. San Antonio, Texas. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. BSA continued producing the action as the No. Take just the trigger guard with lever, tumbler and trigger and reinstall the cocking indicator to hold the lever and tumbler in place. as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. Here is my cadet in the early stages, buttstock fit and bedded. Open the action. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. The rear portion down out of the front of the action body. CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. (#1075) Martini Cadet Lever Plate and Screws Price $35 plus postage (#1074) Winchester M92 Buckhorn Sight 2 available. all of the target and sporting rifles. Once Rifles | Zulu fifthhorsm. One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. conform to a very high standard based on these performances." Occasionally a bull barrel