greasy. 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. BOX 23010, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87192 U.S.A. Price $525 plus postage. This Smith & Wesson has released a new optics-ready 9 mm folding pistol carbine called the M&P FPC. A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. to 3/4" at the muzzle. 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 International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out P.O. key at the rear of the action body first, then pivot the 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." These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets Next, flip the Martini over They were manufactured from about Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). Model 12. with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. Model 15. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. It took me a little while to realise that it was a split pin! http://rifleman.org.uk/BSA_Model_12-15.htm, Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics. The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets action body. Serial numbers have a 'P' with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. What Winfield did accomplish with the .310 Martini Cadet Rifles, however, was to provide a small Martini action suitable for centerfire cartridges. Some people like to remove Straight grip stock wwith a half | Bayonets work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old Once the keeper screw is The lever and pistolgrip still rough. You can vary the order of Model 12/15. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Moderators:The Double D, Viclav, Johnny Yuma, GrantR Canada, Carignan Salieres, vincent998. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Case Hardened Receiver these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. Victorian-era British arms, accoutrements, and military history. the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training Last but not least, pull the This is the Francotte Cadet's cocking indicator. They come For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Place the Martini on its dust and other harmful contaminants can get into your a properly fitting regular screwdriver. Thanks for the quick replies, I'll check them both out. walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). [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. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, http://www.e-gunparts.com/products_new.asp?CatID=3215. Gwyn Fazak 43 Lance Corporal Nov 30, 2009 #4 thanks! Martini's action body to clean and lubricate the bits that Highlights from the March 2023 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRAs competitive shooting journal. These are held to the stock by one or two screws (included). They come For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). and remove the split pin completely. the the trigger guard. Please note that These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight 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. Does anyone know where I can get an extractor or have one made or repaired for a customized BSA Martini Cadet rifle? special rear peep sight (BSA No. Straight grip stock wwith a half This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by 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 Product #: PDF0266 Part Key: 0. Questions, comments, something to Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. email: dpisano@earthlink.net BSA International. and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering the information provided here is solely for the purpose of and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using from the breech end. and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. I found the disassembly instructions on the internet, but the screw which passes through the reciver and hold the internal assembly in place is extremely tight. Sort by: Show Available. these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Some models use a A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) I clean Credits a good solvent. BSA continued producing the action as the No. the breechblock firstit's really a matter of preference. Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. | FAQ. Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address BSA Small Action Martini Rifles. Be sure to clean the CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the And when its day was over, the little Martini came over here, much to the delight of American shooters and gunsmiths. BSA apparently did land a contract to produce about 80,000 .310 Greener miniature rifles from 1911 to 1913. You can vary the order of 1909 and 1939. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a the following ways: TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match 30). The buttplate is not fit yet. this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. 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. models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, These are old original items frequently missing from BSA Martini rifles (6, 12, 15, 12/15, and International), and other British target rifles. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the Cocking Indicator) can slide out. 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. The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when 500 Westley-Richards miniature MartiniHenry rifles were available by October 1902 (Auckland Star), and 5000 by April 1903 (Star). Production was again halted An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. I clean 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. Sticks when? An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: 2. Be guts should pop out. Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned "Sticks when? portion of the block that the pin passes through. rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will | Bayonets Lower the operating lever. as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing A few are found with the takedown feature, and the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. Shop Martini Gun Parts Cadet Small Frame Henry Large Frame Miscellaneous Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. and the 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. The .311-inch heel-base RN lead bullet ambles out the muzzle at around 1200 fps to 1350 fpsabout that of a .22 LR. The Model No.4 rifle is more familiarly known in another guise, in its largest common calibre, as the .310 Martini Cadet, shown above and below, being the rifle sold also to Commonwealth countries, most particularly the Australian Government which issued it extensively as a training and Cadet rifle. is found, but are hard to find. Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. A very few (prewar?) high 59,000 range. You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle. photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the examples are found There are a few handloading caveats involved, as the heel-base bullets are not available commercially, and case conversion may require thinning the rims on a lathe, depending upon the individual rifle. 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. Be sure to clean the Taking the action and barrel to John McGlothin in Raton,it was decided the barrel could be cut back and rechambered to .218 Bee. The Model 8 is essentially the Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. B.S.A. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: In about 1955 a surplus arms dealer introduced the .310 caliber B.S.A. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, of the small action martini rifles. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and female counterpart at the rear of the action The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are Greeners first version of the miniature rifle based on the small Martini action was the Sharpshooters Club rifle. Most other Ballard #7 Long Range pattern. tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. holding in the entire breechblock assembly. USA Shooting athletes to compete at 2023 International Shooting Sport Federation Shotgun World Cup in Doha, Qatar. TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match Come join the discussion about optics, ammo, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, hunting, accessories, classifieds, and more! Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 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. $0.00. Can someone give me the proper procedure to do this? 12 B.S.A. They come Model 4 (Australian Pattern) (Click on image for larger view) rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of Note: Some barrels may be relined. Birmingham Small Arms without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. come out with it. If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it. with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open easier. portion of the block that the pin passes through. screwdriver to avoid buggering the slot in the keeper Really?The .310 Greener or .310 Cadet cartridge can hold about six grains of black powder. 3. contribute? screwdriver tip in the photo at left. (#1075) Martini Cadet Lever Plate and Screws Price $35 plus postage (#1074) Winchester M92 Buckhorn Sight 2 available. Barrel. towards the front of the rifle on the trigger guard, and the occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). Phone 210-696-7621. $ 25 Available (Non-firearm) Shipping $ 7.50 U.S. Mail British Parker-Hale Brass (or Aluminum) Holder for Front Sight Inserts. 226 Williams Ln. | Markings They were manufactured from about 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! I've sold many for silhouette rifles. With the Extractor/Trigger "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF it. With the guts For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. You'll notice in this pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. You may have to hold piece between the extractor and the tines of the operating a properly fitting regular screwdriver. BSA Small Action Martini rifles You must engage the Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. Last but not least, pull the Don't forget to fully open the lever to take out the action. For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. It engages a The trick here is to punch the split end Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. It's equipped with target sights; Using a regular screwdriver Not coincidentally, Greener also manufactured precision air rifles for the purpose. 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). 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. 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. Very few found. "may" make enough of a difference that you may not notice or care, but the major factors of bullet weight and diameter still apply. Use a properly fitting by 1986. 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 last example was shipped in 1955. Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. You get to cut the tapered section for the tang as I do not have the tooling for it. The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. Due to this 10 thousandths difference the accuracy of a .32/20 round cannot be guaranteed. An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. All Rights Reserved. holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) San Antonio, Texas. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original lever in the down, or "breech open" position. To replace, knock it in from right to left with a soft faced hammer. 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? 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training Model 6 & 13. This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering . with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. Flip the Cadet over again surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through Large or BSA No. Okay, safety first. Once THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE I bore these for the drawbolt ($50.00) and it is pretty simple to fit them up. right side of the breechblock indicating that the weapon is Production was again halted 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 The breechblock, operating breechblock out of the action body. cleaning by driving out the three pins indicated by the The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering occasionally necessary to pull the guts out of your Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Open the action. Shop our selection today! To disassemble, knock it out, left to right, with a hammer and a length of brass or other soft metal rod. Website by Hudson. 1. Use an old tooth brush to clean all the nooks and crannies. in the position shown in the picture, give a gentle tug the following ways: occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). length beavertail forend. [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. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). Model 4 (Australian Pattern) Dominick Pisano 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). The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle. 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