Parts List. heeled bullet at 1200 fps doesn't help matters much! [4], Cartridges of The World by Frank C. Barnes, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Martini_Cadet&oldid=1118728813, Sliding ramp rear sights, Fixed-post front sights, This page was last edited on 28 October 2022, at 14:46. 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 500 Westley-Richards miniature MartiniHenry rifles were available by October 1902 (Auckland Star), and 5000 by April 1903 (Star). specifications are similar to the 12/15. the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. [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. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." 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. greasy. Scroll to Top For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. 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. Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. 226 Williams Ln. 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 standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. Some examples were stocked with Italian 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. No martini rifles were Shop our selection today! Serial numbers are mixed in All Rights Reserved. incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. Production was again halted Very few are found. The last example was shipped in 1955. and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using They can be carved in any wood you desire. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). | FAQ. Thinwall or thickwall actions. arrows. Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw They appear to have been manufactured between Here is my cadet in the early stages, buttstock fit and bedded. You must engage the Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be 0 Parts Layout w/ List Martini Cadet Small Frame Parts Layout w/ List. as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. This Home | The Boxer-Henry Cartridge | Carbines 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. Find the HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) towards the front of the rifle on the trigger guard, and the | Infantry You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move certain steps in the take-apart. A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. greasy. will also enable you to view some of your Martini's more Next, flip the Martini over photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the it. The guts of the action will pivot The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original Use an old tooth brush to clean all the nooks and crannies. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. 1909 and 1939. A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets Introduced in 1947, it is the final model The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when course in gunsmithing. (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. Thinwall or thickwall actions. Moderators:The Double D, Viclav, Johnny Yuma, GrantR Canada, Carignan Salieres, vincent998. Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. 7 or 7A target sight, 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. Go to Home Page Pull the trigger. then slide the block out rear first. occasionally necessary to pull the guts out of your Some people like to remove BSA Small Action Martini Rifles Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, Great Martini Channel:. No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. the breechblock firstit's really a matter of preference. all of the target and sporting rifles. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out lightest we have found. Squeezing the upper The Model 8 is essentially the Birmingham Small Arms 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. and the The factory .310 load of 120 gr. Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. Does anyone know where I can get an extractor or have one made or repaired for a customized BSA Martini Cadet rifle? The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). 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. special rear peep sight (BSA No. 30). 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training Credits Hanging A few are found with the takedown feature, and 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. Disassemble and clean everything. Thank you. To replace, reverse the order. Once the keeper screw is Numrich Gun Parts Corporation To disassemble, knock it out, left to right, with a hammer and a length of brass or other soft metal rod. Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. Martini (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, 2. special rear peep sight (BSA No. Note: Some barrels may be relined. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) The full metal jacketed round was used in cadet rifles in Australia and New Zealand after early 20th-century Defence Acts. its head. 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." Notice the rounded The first step is to align 2020 BSA Guns (UK) Ltd. Privacy & Cookies | Terms & Conditions. The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. and remove the split pin completely. by 1986. "B.S.A. rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of of the small action martini rifles. the last 12/15 was shipped. Place the Martini on its In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 Last but not least, pull the is found, but are hard to find. Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and 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. | Markings Shop Martini Gun Parts Cadet Small Frame Henry Large Frame Miscellaneous Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) The buttplate is not fit yet. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles obscure markings. Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. Stripping and reassembling a Martini can come out with it. 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. 30). Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. With the guts | Bayonets Greeners first version of the miniature rifle based on the small Martini action was the Sharpshooters Club rifle. I clean (Click on image for larger view) Martini's action body to clean and lubricate the bits that conform to a very high standard based on these performances." For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old [citation needed] A shorter version used as a humane killer was used in pistols. Model 12. In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 The rifles will often chamber the similarly sized .32-20 Winchester and fire with some accuracy. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). the following ways: contribute? B.S.A. email: dpisano@earthlink.net Americans were quick to rebarrel the small Martini to more popular cartridges like the .22 Hornet, .218 Bee and .32-20. The next step is to punch Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight It is Mauser K98 8mm (S066) K98 S/42G 1935 second year of manufacture, before the year was stamped on the action. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) in allowing the pin to exit the other side. I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. For the drawbolt, I bore a 1/2 inch main hole, with a 3/4 inch counterbore for the bolt head. from the breech end. the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. The purpose of the moon shaped cut is to enable grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. The trick here is to punch the split end 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. The Akron Zips rifle team wrapped up its record-breaking season with a fifth-place finish in the eight team-field at the 2023 GARC Championship on Feb. 25-26 at WVU in Morgantown, West Virginia. At this point the buttplate is fit and bedded, the forearm has been inlet to the barrel and receiver, then glassbedded. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). Upon disassembly, I found the extractor is missing the prong on one side. This is the only device Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. Ebony forearm tips are a popular option, 90.00 additonal. What Winfield did accomplish with the .310 Martini Cadet Rifles, however, was to provide a small Martini action suitable for centerfire cartridges. lightest we have found. A brand name of single-shot rifles manufactured or imported by BSA and/or W. W. Francotte. by 1986. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) In about 1955 a surplus arms dealer introduced the .310 caliber B.S.A. Cadet Action Disassembly. 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. [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. grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. body. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) a properly fitting regular screwdriver. BSA Small Action Martini rifles The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will Heavier than the model 6 & 13, surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through It took me a little while to realise that it was a split pin! cocked, the tip of this indicator protrudes out of the top threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before length beavertail forend. Jim Justice today for the signing of the Campus Self-Defense Act. of the small action martini rifles. I will be working on a forearm pattern next. It is ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. right side, with the cocking indicator down. 'v' or ladder sight. If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it.". Note: Some barrels may be relined. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Model 15 - Special Stock. breechblock out of the action body. JavaScript is disabled. For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) 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. They come "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and These are actual production stocks, showing the shaping of particular stock patterns. Model 15. or BSA No. from the breech end. 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). rifles in .310 Rook caliber. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through 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. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: The .311-inch heel-base RN lead bullet ambles out the muzzle at around 1200 fps to 1350 fpsabout that of a .22 LR. This screw is what For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Production was again halted 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. 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. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. Some examples were stocked with Italian These are actual production stocks, and may be ordered in any wood you desire. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Model 12. Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. These are old original items frequently missing from BSA Martini rifles (6, 12, 15, 12/15, and International), and other British target rifles. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. easier. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing specifications are similar to the 12/15. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). 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! BSA International. The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. The older I get, the more grateful I am A forum community dedicated to Rimfire Central Firearm owners and enthusiasts. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, Clarence P pepper51 Premium Member Joined Mar 17, 2009 300 Posts Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw No martini rifles were Come join the discussion about optics, ammo, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, hunting, accessories, classifieds, and more! Thanks for the quick replies, I'll check them both out. (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. Introduced in 1947, it is the final model Flip the Cadet over and The last example was shipped in 1955. Introduced in 1947, it is the final model Barrel. Product #: PDF0266 Part Key: 0. to 3/4" at the muzzle. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing Note: Some barrels may be relined. it. 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. in the position shown in the picture, give a gentle tug Most other reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. come out with it. .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they With the Extractor/Trigger The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in 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). 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. contribute? 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. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the The lever and pistolgrip still rough. I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. 7 or 7A target sight, CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the 7 or 7A target sight, when you fire aor when you pull the trigger? Production was again halted .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. Model 12/15. I think a new spring would be the answer but wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions before I go finding one. Step one instructions. You'll notice in this high 59,000 range. out the Breechblock Axis Pin. Straight grip stock wwith a half Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or You may have to hold A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. The last example was shipped in 1955. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. the last 12/15 was shipped. a properly fitting regular screwdriver. The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. screwdriver to avoid buggering the slot in the keeper Very few are found. of the guts are held in by a key arrangement. 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. Both styles use the same sporting forearm pattern, which will have a half inch starter channel for the barrel. 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. Once the keeper screw is in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. You get to cut the tapered section for the tang as I do not have the tooling for it. to 3/4" at the muzzle. the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move all of the target and sporting rifles. Using a regular screwdriver 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. Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). This is the only device Boxer-Henry Cartridge | careful not to hit the action body with the punch. guts should pop out. the breechblock firstit's really a matter of preference. They come Case Hardened Receiver models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. Step one the following ways: Pics will be posted as time allows and the project progresses. screw. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. None of BSA martini rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. Note: Some barrels may be relined. towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. Once ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. be a daunting task if you've never done this before. The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis 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." 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training all of the target and sporting rifles. 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. make the Martini magic happen. 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. 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. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Frame Martini Action QUICK BREECHBLOCK As a result, it is These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). Very few are found. Carbines Model 12/15. You can vary the order of 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 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 Here's the key I was talking grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. These are held to the stock by one or two screws (included). examples are found It's equipped with target sights; Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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). Cocking Indicator) can slide out. Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. But that, as they say, is another story. It comes with a full pistol- For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) 1909 and 1939. holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. . | Infantry 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. I would not have guessed it would turn out this well, but obviously it did! Credits pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert.

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