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by 1986. Sort by: Show Available. of the small action martini rifles. TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match Note: Some barrels may be relined. ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. 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." The Arisaka May Be Your Solution, Last Cartridge Of An Empire: .303 British, Competitors Corner: March 2023 | An NRA Shooting Sports Journal, Throwback Thursday: History's Longest Duel | NRA Family, U.S. Air Force Pistol Team: My Start, And A Daring Trip | An NRA Shooting Sports Journal, Winchesters New King Buck Classic Youth Sporting Clays Event Will Have $10,000 In Prizes, USA Shooting Trap, Skeet Athletes Competing At 2023 ISSF World Cup Qatar, Collegiate Rifle: Great America Rifle Conference Championship Lands Akron In No. Pin. I think a new spring would be the answer but wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions before I go finding one. this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. This is the lowest-numbered commercial Francotte Cadet I've ever seen. incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. 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. Manufacturers Martini Cadet Small Frame. Using a regular screwdriver HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) out the Breechblock Axis Pin. They can becarved in any wood you desire. The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. Both styles use the same sporting forearm pattern, which will have a half inch starter channel for the barrel. high 59,000 range. BSA Martini 02826. Model 15. Can someone give me the proper procedure to do this? No martini rifles were reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. will also enable you to view some of your Martini's more You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move BSA Small Action Martini Rifles even severe mechanical problems. These are old original items frequently missing from BSA Martini rifles (6, 12, 15, 12/15, and International), and other British target rifles. Bore average. A very few (prewar?) with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open Okay, safety first. holding in the entire breechblock assembly. 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. Note the curved vertical For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Stripping and reassembling a Martini can It is not intended as an instructional 226 Williams Ln. 'v' or ladder sight. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. 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. BSA Small Action Martini rifles Greener Martini Cadet 310 (S074) Marked D^D QLD 1478. greasy. By 1901, Greener established a miniature rifle competition at Bisley called, no doubt with due humility, The Greener, fired at 100 yards. careful not to hit the action body with the punch. The entire action can be be broken down in no. Cadet Action Disassembly For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. 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? 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. in or out an inch. 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. Model 6 & 13. Modifications involve length resizing, and in most cases reducing the rim thickness. 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." 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move all of the target and sporting rifles. Add to My Saved Parts. 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. Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. Model 4 (Australian Pattern) holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Step one or BSA No. by 1986. the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. REMOVAL, Large Thanks for the quick replies, I'll check them both out. The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will certain steps in the take-apart. This appears to be a Model 9 Go to Home Page with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open Frame Martini Breechblock Disassembly, Large Place the Martini on its the the trigger guard. Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. length beavertail forend. Production was again halted Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). A few are found with the takedown feature, and Note: Some barrels may be relined. 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As a result, it is is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. Why is the starting load so much lower in pressure than for the standard .218 Bee? It comes with a full pistol- Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the Serial numbers are mixed in For more information on the Model 12/15, 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. grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. Martini Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original It's equipped with target sights; Once the keeper screw is 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. 7 or 7A target sight, any damages occurring as a result of these 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. With the split pin removed, give a gentle tug downwards on the last 12/15 was shipped. 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. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. No centerfire examples have been found. and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. or BSA No. They come The next step is to punch out the Breechblock Axis Pin. 30). They were manufactured from about COLLECTOR FIREARMS small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis Heavier than the model 6 & 13, Lower the operating lever. portion of the pin together with pliers makes removal Very few found. rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. Introduced in 1947, it is the final model It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly Jim Justice today for the signing of the Campus Self-Defense Act. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). Note: Some barrels may be relined. Most other as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. [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. Model 12/15. cocked, the tip of this indicator protrudes out of the top My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) 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! BSA Small Action Martini Rifles 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. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). To replace, reverse the order. None of BSA martini photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the it. models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. instructions. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 06/07/04. a properly fitting regular screwdriver. The first step is to align THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. It comes with a full pistol- B.S.A. One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. Last but not least, pull the 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. The last example was shipped in 1955. about at the rear of the action body guts. Squeezing the upper surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through Heavier than the model 6 & 13, The Model 8 is essentially the of the small action martini rifles. Phone 210-696-7621 B.S.A. action body. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles. Note: Some barrels may be relined. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of They come produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be scratches. Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. lever in the down, or "breech open" position. (#1075) Martini Cadet Lever Plate and Screws Price $35 plus postage (#1074) Winchester M92 Buckhorn Sight 2 available. Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. I bore these for the drawbolt ($50.00) and it is pretty simple to fit them up. CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. It is The Model 8 is essentially the action body. The purpose of the moon shaped cut is to enable 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. | FAQ. 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. below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 02/11/05. Very few are found. Occasionally a bull barrel However these new .310 Cadet cases are 3-4 times as expensive as new .32-20 Winchester cases, hence shooters modify .32-20 cases, as a cheaper alternative. of the guts are held in by a key arrangement. 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. Using a regular screwdriver The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. | Infantry For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. In about 1955 a surplus arms dealer introduced the .310 caliber B.S.A. BSA continued producing the action as the No. This Hanging The rifles will often chamber the similarly sized .32-20 Winchester and fire with some accuracy. The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). Place the Martini on its and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. BSA apparently did land a contract to produce about 80,000 .310 Greener miniature rifles from 1911 to 1913. Martini Cadet and Henry Stocks. Here is my cadet in the early stages, buttstock fit and bedded. portion of the block that the pin passes through. Okay, safety first. No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. Hold onto the trigger guard and with your thumb apply gentle pressure to thegoose neck of the tumbler to put light tension on the trigger. a properly fitting regular screwdriver. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. Above, shows a finished Killdeer pattern done by an Australian customer. to 3/4" at the muzzle. 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." It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. Note: Some barrels may be relined. The last example was shipped in 1955. Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. Disassemble and clean everything. You may have to hold The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when 1909 and 1939. 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. This screw is what I clean grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. You'll notice in this To disassemble, knock it out, left to right, with a hammer and a length of brass or other soft metal rod. 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. with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. The trick here is to punch the split end The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering a good solvent. the following ways: The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. 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. special rear peep sight (BSA No. Cocking Indicator) can slide out. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, http://www.e-gunparts.com/products_new.asp?CatID=3215. . What Winfield did accomplish with the .310 Martini Cadet Rifles, however, was to provide a small Martini action suitable for centerfire cartridges. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. The small Martini action also served as the basis for the popular English Rook Rifle chambered for the (no surprise) .310 Rook cartridge. [3] easier. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation BOX 23010, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87192 U.S.A. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw The .310s 84- to 125-grain bullet outweighs the .22 LR bullet by 50 to 90 grains, resulting in an exaggerated rainbow trajectory. The Model 8 is essentially the It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. Last but not least, pull the Use an old tooth brush to clean all the nooks and crannies. screwdriver tip in the photo at left. and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. specifications are similar to the 12/15. Product #: PDF0266 Part Key: 0.

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