towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting 1909 and 1939. Some people like to remove [4], Those still using the .310 Cadet have to either buy cases to reload, by Bertram Bullet Co. in Victoria, Australia, or several small independent ammunition makers in Australia and the United Kingdom. of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are
or BSA No. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. or BSA No. Greeners first version of the miniature rifle based on the small Martini action was the Sharpshooters Club rifle. For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF
The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a
Modifications involve length resizing, and in most cases reducing the rim thickness. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
Clarence P pepper51 Premium Member Joined Mar 17, 2009 300 Posts work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it. and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. The last example was shipped in 1955. $0.00. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing
The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. Heavier than the model 6 & 13,
Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 Model 12. high 59,000 range. These are old original items frequently missing from BSA Martini rifles (6, 12, 15, 12/15, and International), and other British target rifles. It's equipped with target sights;
Not coincidentally, Greener also manufactured precision air rifles for the purpose.
key at the rear of the action body first, then pivot the 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. Okay, safety first. The factory .310 load of 120 gr. With the split pin removed, give a gentle tug downwards on For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here)
The Martin-Henry, Metford and Enfield actions were (and still are!) Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be
Model 15 - Special Stock. and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering
I personally have found this to be true. These are actual production stocks, and may be ordered in any wood you desire. 'v' or ladder sight. Note: Some barrels may be relined. breechblock out of the action body. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above).
reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. 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. Some nail holes in butt stock. in allowing the pin to exit the other side. 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. Home | The models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers.
But that, as they say, is another story. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation
rifles in .310 Rook caliber. The rifles will often chamber the similarly sized .32-20 Winchester and fire with some accuracy.
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Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. (#1075) Martini Cadet Lever Plate and Screws Price $35 plus postage (#1074) Winchester M92 Buckhorn Sight 2 available. Now, a little disclaimer: The full metal jacketed round was used in cadet rifles in Australia and New Zealand after early 20th-century Defence Acts. . A very few (prewar?) BSA Small Action Martini rifles
towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles
Case Hardened Receiver
They appear to have been manufactured between
Note: Some barrels may be relined. 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 weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat With the Extractor/Trigger out the Breechblock Axis Pin. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. a properly fitting regular screwdriver.
screw. 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. then slide the block out rear first. photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the I think a new spring would be the answer but wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions before I go finding one. Smith & Wesson has released a new optics-ready 9 mm folding pistol carbine called the M&P FPC. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. 1909 and 1939. (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. 30). grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn."
even severe mechanical problems. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE), For more information,
lightest we have found. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out
The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the contribute? Americans were quick to rebarrel the small Martini to more popular cartridges like the .22 Hornet, .218 Bee and .32-20. 7 or 7A target sight,
arrows. as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. certain steps in the take-apart. greasy. screwdriver tip in the photo at left.
Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. 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. grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here)
Below is a rifle built by Curt Hardcastle, on a pattern he made up for a 12/15 converted to centerfire. The idea is to be able to move the Martini around 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." They come
A brand name of single-shot rifles manufactured or imported by BSA and/or W. W. Francotte. Model 12/15. body. the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and 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. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE
These are held to the stock by one or two screws (included). Thinwall or thickwall actions. Using Reassembly Note: A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
1. Frame Martini Action Reassembly, Large Winfield first offered Australian .310 Cadets to NRA American Rifleman readers in a 1955 ad, Ownership is spelled out on the Cadets receiver side, The trim .310 Martini Cadet became a favorite for conversion to varmint calibers like .218 Bee, Of course, a kangaroo on the receiver top, The .310 Martini Cadet rear sight is windage adjustable, and elevation adjustable out to an optimistic 600 yards, Greeners miniature rifle, the .310 Martini Cadet (top), is a scaled down Martini-Enfield (bottom), The .310 Greener cartridge features a heel base bullet (l.). Once 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. The buttplate is not fit yet. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
Greener believed a miniature rifle, rather than a full-size and full-recoil service rifle, was adequate and desirable for teaching marksmanship. Production was again halted
A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. Dominick Pisano
pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle.
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. This is the Francotte Cadet's cocking indicator. Martini, which established itself as a top-notch shooter of the .22 LR cartridge for competition. rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. | FAQ. Model 6 & 13. notoriously awkward to disassemble, adjust and reassemble. towards the front of the rifle on the trigger guard, and the 5 Slot, West Virginia Gov. Pull the trigger. Shop our selection today! Once the keeper screw is "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 W.W. Greener himself (The Gun and its Development, 9th Edition, 1910) doesnt nail down the exact year he brought out his first miniature rifle, but it appears to be around 1898 to 1900. Cadet Action Disassembly. will also enable you to view some of your Martini's more And really, that was its point. Thinwall or thickwall actions.
No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. | Bayonets all of the target and sporting rifles. the extractor back with a dental pick, or screwdriver as you Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Be sure to clean the examples are found
drive out the split pin using a punch and rubber mallet. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog,
Occasionally a bull barrel
None of BSA martini
Model 15 - Special Stock. Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. 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.
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