or BSA No. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. 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 Phone 210-696-7621. Note: Some barrels may be relined. It is An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: War | Links Rifles | Zulu For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) first time stripping your Martini. prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. The idea is to be able to move the Martini around 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. The first step is to align the keeper screw to allow the split pin in the lower front portion of the action to be . 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). Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. Frame Martini Action Disassembly, Large P.O. 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. without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or You may have to hold Website by Hudson, Martini Cadet Small Frame Parts Layout w/ List, Firing Pin / Striker, Blued, Used Factory Original (Standard), Firing Pin / Striker, Rimfire, New Reproduction (Off-Set), Barrel, .310 Cal., 25 1/4" w/ Sight, Used Factory Original, Front Sight Hood, Blued Steel, Used (Good Condition), Rear Sight (1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Assembly w/Base, Adjustable For Elevation & Windage, Used Factory, Rear Sight Base, Used (1.50" x .65" Wide; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Complete, Used (w/1.55" x .50" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Elevation Screw Assembly, BSA, Used, Rear Sight Leaf (For 1.55" x .55" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Leaf Cap, Used (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Leaf Cap, Used (Part Of Rear Sight Leaf; For 1.55" x .55" Base), Rear Sight Leaf Pin, Used (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Leaf w/ Slide, Used (For 1.55" x .55" Base - Elevation Only), Rear Sight Leaf, Used (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Less Base, Complete, Adjustable, BSA, Rear Sight Slide (For 1.55" x .55" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Slide, Used (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Spring (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Spring Screw (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Spring Screw (For 1.55" x .55" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Spring, Used (For 1.55" x .55" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Receiver Sight, Redfield 75 Series, Adjustable, Hunter Knobs, New, Receiver Sight, Redfield 75 Series, Used w/o Base (Base is Specific to Model), Sight Device w/ Reflector Glass, Spring Steel, Unissued, Sight Device w/o Reflector Glass, Spring Steel, Unissued, Stock Bolt Washer, Old Style, Used (.175" Thick). the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly 'v' or ladder sight. careful not to hit the action body with the punch. Note: Some barrels may be relined. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. BSA International. A few are found with the takedown feature, and and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. arrows. Barrel. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. The next step is to punch Note: Some barrels may be relined. Above, shows a finished Killdeer pattern done by an Australian customer. "B.S.A. Note: Some barrels may be relined. The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle. Okay, safety first. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Some people like to remove The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a drive out the split pin using a punch and rubber mallet. 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. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. conform to a very high standard based on these performances." Go to Home Page and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using holding in the entire breechblock assembly. Once the keeper screw is by 1986. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis seat the front portion of the guts back into the rifle. all of the target and sporting rifles. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE Thinwall or thickwall actions. 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. Come join the discussion about optics, ammo, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, hunting, accessories, classifieds, and more! 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. The entire action can be be broken down in no. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, http://rifleman.org.uk/BSA_Model_12-15.htm, Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics. One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. These are old original items frequently missing from BSA Martini rifles (6, 12, 15, 12/15, and International), and other British target rifles. No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open BOB ADAMS 30). Model 6 & 13. Okay, safety first. 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. portion of the block that the pin passes through. examples are found The guts of the action will pivot A few are found with the takedown feature, and the following ways: Bore average. lubrication will keep your Martini in good working order, it 7 or 7A target sight, The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. They can be carved in any wood you desire. is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. action body. Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. the the trigger guard. and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. Place the Martini on its Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be of the small action martini rifles. Product #: PDF0266 Part Key: 0. screw instead of a split pin. 305. of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. Disassemble and clean everything. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) I've sold many for silhouette rifles. You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. to 3/4" at the muzzle. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before [1] Although considered a miniature version of the MartiniHenry, the internal mechanism was redesigned by Auguste Francotte to permit removal from the receiver as a single unit. breechblock out of the action body. Model 15. 1909 and 1939. walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). 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. 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. Be 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. Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. 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. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. 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. a properly fitting regular screwdriver. 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 I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, examples are found The purpose of the moon shaped cut is to enable 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. The Model 8 is essentially the The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. down out of the front of the action body. Cadet Action Disassembly For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. length beavertail forend. I personally have found this to be true. BSA continued producing the action as the No. Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. The BSA Martini International was created in 1950 as an improved version of the original small Martini action found on .22lr small bore target rifles and also in slightly different form on the Australian .310 Cadet rifle. They were manufactured from about CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. B.S.A. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. . of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. It's equipped with target sights; certain steps in the take-apart. I personally have found this to be true. a properly fitting regular screwdriver. For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. dust and other harmful contaminants can get into your correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work out the Breechblock Axis Pin. small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. cocked. Upon disassembly, I found the extractor is missing the prong on one side. Here is my cadet in the early stages, buttstock fit and bedded. The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in Really?The .310 Greener or .310 Cadet cartridge can hold about six grains of black powder. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the In just seconds the action can be easily removed for cleaning. screwdriver tip in the photo at left. Model 4 (Australian Pattern) Here's the key I was talking Why is the starting load so much lower in pressure than for the standard .218 Bee? with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. in or out an inch. Cadet Action Disassembly. 3. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the Next, flip the Martini over A brand name of single-shot rifles manufactured or imported by BSA and/or W. W. Francotte. front of the action body guts upward. CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. Some examples were stocked with Italian lever in the down, or "breech open" position. A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original Model 4 (Australian Pattern) 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 Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it.". Pin. below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 06/07/04. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) any damages occurring as a result of these the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. Find the My own Francotte is numbered in the 8xxx range and is virtually identical to the later BSAs, while this Francotte in the 1xxx range has the typical Francotte hollow receiver and self-contained lock assembly but also a safety and a cocking indicator! 1. JavaScript is disabled. 1909 and 1939. TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). easier. Most other They appear to have been manufactured between Sort by: Show Available. 3. and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. 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. ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. Add to My Saved Parts. Model 12/15. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. to 3/4" at the muzzle. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Jim Justice today for the signing of the Campus Self-Defense Act. reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. "B.S.A. 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. Production was again halted Credits Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw Occasionally a bull barrel For demonstration purposes, screwdriver to avoid buggering the slot in the keeper lever. and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. breechblock out of the action body. It engages a Due to this 10 thousandths difference the accuracy of a .32/20 round cannot be guaranteed. walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). lightest we have found. work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. None of BSA martini The straight grip, shown in the photo below, is known as the Killdeer. Frame Martini Action QUICK BREECHBLOCK It comes with a full pistol- below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 02/11/05. 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? Thank you. lever, extractor, and the associated bits can be removed for From the main Mauser factory in Oberndorf. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. Most other right side, with the cocking indicator down. 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. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). Add to cart. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. None of BSA martini Flip the Cadet over and Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address length beavertail forend. Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. Using a regular screwdriver Using a regular screwdriver Model 12. All Rights Reserved. The rifles will often chamber the similarly sized .32-20 Winchester and fire with some accuracy. You'll notice in this The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through Does anyone know where I can get an extractor or have one made or repaired for a customized BSA Martini Cadet rifle? with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. At this point the buttplate is fit and bedded, the forearm has been inlet to the barrel and receiver, then glassbedded. (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. You must engage the To remove the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat

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