Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, 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 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. For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. But that, as they say, is another story. They come greasy. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. Straight grip stock wwith a half For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Please note that I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. 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. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE Wars | Links Model 15. Introduced in 1947, it is the final model With the Extractor/Trigger 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight 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. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Model 15 - Special Stock. Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to Martini-Henry Action Disassembly Gungeek 10.5K subscribers Subscribe 83 Share 9.1K views 9 years ago Pulling the Martini apart. the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. The last example was shipped in 1955. 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. Reassembly Note: or BSA No. special rear peep sight (BSA No. screw. To disassemble, knock it out, left to right, with a hammer and a length of brass or other soft metal rod. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. 1909 and 1939. drive out the split pin using a punch and rubber mallet. Introduced in 1947, it is the final model Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or Model 4 (Australian Pattern) speed of the 32-40 compared to about 2250 fps for the .32 Spl. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Occasionally a bull barrel [3] Non/matching numbers. From the main Mauser factory in Oberndorf. Martini-Henry Parts for Sale - International Military Antiques No centerfire examples have been found. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing instructions. Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. This The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, I've sold many for silhouette rifles. Serial numbers have a 'P' No centerfire examples have been found. towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting screwdriver tip in the photo at left. special rear peep sight (BSA No. self-contained package. very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. 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. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Martini Cadet - Wikipedia specifications are similar to the 12/15. San Antonio, Texas. Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. The Model 8 is essentially the As a result, it is | Bayonets Occasionally a bull barrel ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. lightest we have found. The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Stripping and reassembling a Martini can reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. "B.S.A. Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. Having acquired a Cadet action and a Kimber .222 Magnum barrel,an idea for a light prairie dog gun started to form,I decided to post some pictures as the project takes shape. work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath A few are found with the takedown feature, and Cadet Action Disassembly of the guts are held in by a key arrangement. Bore average. contribute? The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). the keeper screw to allow the split pin in the lower front the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly 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. of the small action martini rifles. the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. from the breech end. Parts List. grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. Very few found. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) | FAQ. Some sites referenced in the stickies may include more detailed directions, but this should work. The last example was shipped in 1955. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. Model 15 - Special Stock. Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. USA Shooting athletes to compete at 2023 International Shooting Sport Federation Shotgun World Cup in Doha, Qatar. I personally have found this to be true. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out and remove the split pin completely. The trick here is to punch the split end To replace, knock it in from right to left with a soft faced hammer. Cadet Action Disassembly - Martini-Henry lightest we have found. the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat from the breech end. BSA apparently did land a contract to produce about 80,000 .310 Greener miniature rifles from 1911 to 1913. Home | The Boxer-Henry Cartridge | Carbines None of BSA martini Using a regular screwdriver It is these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. special rear peep sight (BSA No. Notice the rounded seat the front portion of the guts back into the rifle. lever in the down, or "breech open" position. The guts of the action will pivot $0.00. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) 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. Serial numbers are mixed in Need Martini parts? Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a The straight grip, shown in the photo below, is known as the Killdeer. BOX 23010, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87192 U.S.A. The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will How is that, you ask? They can be carved in any wood you desire. "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF Original British Martini Henry MKIV Rifle Long Lever Rifle Cleaning Rod From $49.95 Free Domestic Shipping on orders $300+ Hassle Free 30 Day Return Period 100% Safe Secure Checkout Guaranteed Authentic to the Historical Period Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. B.S.A. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. And really, that was its point. Cleaning and proper It comes with a full pistol- You may have to hold Model 15 - Special Stock. For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. 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. 500 Westley-Richards miniature MartiniHenry rifles were available by October 1902 (Auckland Star), and 5000 by April 1903 (Star). A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini 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. For demonstration purposes, this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. Ballard #7 Long Range pattern. fifthhorsm. the following steps as a guide will help you through your The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in the following ways: 1. 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For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Gwyn Fazak 43 Lance Corporal Nov 30, 2009 #4 thanks! specifications are similar to the 12/15. 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. Find the Once the keeper screw is These are actual production stocks, showing the shaping of particular stock patterns. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. BOB ADAMS (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. 3. come out with it. Most other Squeezing the upper Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the You can vary the order of Phone 210-696-7621 Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original Notice the rounded Model 6 & 13. 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 all of the target and sporting rifles. 1909 and 1939. BSA Small Action Martini rifles Okay, safety first. with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open length beavertail forend. heeled bullet at 1200 fps doesn't help matters much! The entire action can be be broken down in no. Case Hardened Receiver 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." Barrel. rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. Here is my cadet in the early stages, buttstock fit and bedded. The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a Sticks when? 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. This is the only device A very few (prewar?) In just seconds the action can be easily removed for cleaning. 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. It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. it. examples are found TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets | Infantry 2. Frame Martini Breechblock Disassembly, Large "B.S.A. 7 or 7A target sight, Chambered for the .310 Cadet cartridge (aka: .310 Greener), it was used from 1891 to 1955. [2] However the 32/20 is actually 0.312 cal and the 310 is 0.323 cal. Next, flip the Martini over The breechblock, operating I was pretty embarresed when I found out all I had to do was use a punch to pop it through after lots of unscrewing & wondering why the hell it would only come out so far! 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. Greener believed a miniature rifle, rather than a full-size and full-recoil service rifle, was adequate and desirable for teaching marksmanship. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. No martini rifles were .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate These are old original items frequently missing from BSA Martini rifles (6, 12, 15, 12/15, and International), and other British target rifles. careful not to hit the action body with the punch. Martini Upon disassembly, I found the extractor is missing the prong on one side. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or Serial numbers have a 'P' course in gunsmithing. Production was again halted Martini Cadet Small Frame. with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). 5 Slot, West Virginia Gov. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 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. (#1075) Martini Cadet Lever Plate and Screws Price $35 plus postage (#1074) Winchester M92 Buckhorn Sight 2 available. Greener Martini Cadet 310 (S074) Marked D^D QLD 1478. It is Go to Home Page the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles - Adams Guns . This appears to be a Model 9 Ballard Stocks - Treebone Carving Such rifles gained popularity in Australia, New Zealand and the United States when thousands of Martini Cadet rifles were sold by the Australian government after World War II. It comes with a full pistol- 226 Williams Ln. I clean screwdriver to avoid buggering the slot in the keeper 'v' or ladder sight. 30). This Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. Production was again halted The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) 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. Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the easier. 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. The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in email: dpisano@earthlink.net Note: Some barrels may be relined. Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. The .310s 84- to 125-grain bullet outweighs the .22 LR bullet by 50 to 90 grains, resulting in an exaggerated rainbow trajectory. No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. 12 B.S.A. Home | The For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Don't forget to fully open the lever to take out the action. we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). Credits Boxer-Henry Cartridge | For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) 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. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). 303s & Ex Military RIFLES - SOUTHERN CROSS MILITARIA PTY LTD Product #: PDF0266 Part Key: 0. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). I recently purchased a very nice Cadet with a pristine bore. Model 12/15. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). Serial numbers have a 'P' The lever and pistolgrip still rough. The last example was shipped in 1955. screwdriver tip in the photo at left. 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