Cocking Indicator) can slide out. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). Okay, safety first. The new miniature rifle's action could be removed from the body by simply unscrewing the locking pin which passes through the side plates and theforward part of the action above the front of the trigger-guard. 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. Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. Straight grip stock wwith a half Model 12/15. With the split pin removed, give a gentle tug downwards on 7 or 7A target sight, with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and I personally have found this to be true. front of the action body guts upward. work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old Model 12. special rear peep sight (BSA No. They appear to have been manufactured between 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. What Winfield did accomplish with the .310 Martini Cadet Rifles, however, was to provide a small Martini action suitable for centerfire cartridges. Clarence P pepper51 Premium Member Joined Mar 17, 2009 300 Posts For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) "B.S.A. 30). same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. The Australian orders may represent the bulk of the 80,000 produced by BSA.Winfield was perhaps not the first to bring the small Martini action to U.S. shores; rather, BSA had already found a market for the No.12 .22 LR match grade version of the rifle, which undoubtedly landed here before 1955. For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Shop Martini Gun Parts Cadet Small Frame Henry Large Frame Miscellaneous Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. Price $525 plus postage. (505) 255-6868 Model 4 (Australian Pattern) and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. its head. ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE Notice the rounded of the small action martini rifles. This screw is what the the trigger guard. BSA apparently did land a contract to produce about 80,000 .310 Greener miniature rifles from 1911 to 1913. These are held to the stock by one or two screws (included). 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. Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. No centerfire examples have been found. Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. Highlights from the March 2023 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRAs competitive shooting journal. Very few found. Barrel. come out with it. 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. BOX 23010, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87192 U.S.A. The lever and pistolgrip still rough. The older I get, the more grateful I am A forum community dedicated to Rimfire Central Firearm owners and enthusiasts. 226 Williams Ln. when you fire aor when you pull the trigger? . For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. lever, extractor, and the associated bits can be removed for These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a It's equipped with target sights; the last 12/15 was shipped. Note: Some barrels may be relined. This It is not intended as an instructional A few are found with the takedown feature, and .310 Martini Cadet: The Little Rifle That Could the last 12/15 was shipped. with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and all of the target and sporting rifles. For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Note: Some barrels may be relined. P.O. "B.S.A. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering lightest we have found. The next step is to punch Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. when you fire aor when you pull the trigger? And really, that was its point. Using They were manufactured from about According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. Find the Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. the extractor back with a dental pick, or screwdriver as you The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in female counterpart at the rear of the action [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. screw instead of a split pin. photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. 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. To replace, reverse the order. 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 Flip the Cadet over and By 1901, Greener established a miniature rifle competition at Bisley called, no doubt with due humility, The Greener, fired at 100 yards. the breechblock firstit's really a matter of preference. Note: Some barrels may be relined. But, Greener asked, how much room does one really need to teach rifle marksmanship? Taking the action and barrel to John McGlothin in Raton,it was decided the barrel could be cut back and rechambered to .218 Bee. as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. The NRA joined West Virginia Gov. It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. examples are found Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. The Martin-Henry, Metford and Enfield actions were (and still are!) Don't forget to fully open the lever to take out the action. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. Thanks for the quick replies, I'll check them both out. specifications are similar to the 12/15. [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. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) I personally have found this to be true. 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: Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. 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. 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.). for Martini Cadet lovers - The DoubleGun BBS @ doublegunshop.com You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move Find the No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) of the small action martini rifles. | Infantry Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. Introduced in 1947, it is the final model walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. The inner workings of the action are removed as a single Smith & Wesson has released a new optics-ready 9 mm folding pistol carbine called the M&P FPC. 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! a good solvent. Great Martini Channel:. Please note that 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) the keeper screw to allow the split pin in the lower front portion of the action to be driven out. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) $ 25 Available (Non-firearm) Shipping $ 7.50 U.S. Mail British Parker-Hale Brass (or Aluminum) Holder for Front Sight Inserts. 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a out the Breechblock Axis Pin. Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. The rifles will often chamber the similarly sized .32-20 Winchester and fire with some accuracy. Martini Cadet and Henry Stocks - Treebone Carving The buttplate is not fit yet. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. "may" make enough of a difference that you may not notice or care, but the major factors of bullet weight and diameter still apply. B.S.A. As home reloading is the main option for the .310, many shooters play with different case length reduction of the .32-20, anywhere from 0.875'' to 1.185'' (22.23mm to 30.10mm). Rifles | Zulu It took me a little while to realise that it was a split pin! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, come out with it. Manufacturers Martini Cadet Small Frame. Also, note that reassembly must be done with the operating block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and is found, but are hard to find. 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 block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the Large In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. Martini, which established itself as a top-notch shooter of the .22 LR cartridge for competition. drive out the split pin using a punch and rubber mallet. action body. with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open Add to My Saved Parts. The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are out the Breechblock Axis Pin. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. and the "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF This is the lowest-numbered commercial Francotte Cadet I've ever seen. action body. removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. 0 Parts Layout w/ List Martini Cadet Small Frame Parts Layout w/ List. 2. 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You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) They come grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. Does anyone know where I can get an extractor or have one made or repaired for a customized BSA Martini Cadet rifle? CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. (Click on image for larger view) Such rifles gained popularity in Australia, New Zealand and the United States when thousands of Martini Cadet rifles were sold by the Australian government after World War II. The next step is to punch Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: Model 15. from the breech end. Thinwall or thickwall actions. tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. in allowing the pin to exit the other side. Home | The Boxer-Henry Cartridge | Carbines cocked, the tip of this indicator protrudes out of the top A very few (prewar?) Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing Martini Cadet and Henry Stocks. Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. What am I missing? The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. None of BSA martini Converting the .310 Martini Cadet to fire varmint cartridges became so popular in the U.S. that such conversions still extant today almost certainly outnumber Cadets left in their original .310 Greener chambering.Combat? Thank you. Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address And when its day was over, the little Martini came over here, much to the delight of American shooters and gunsmiths. lightest we have found. The rear portion 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. as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. Occasionally a bull barrel Questions, comments, something to produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. BSA International. 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. 1. For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. Place the Martini on its The entire action can be be broken down in no. 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. Frame Martini Action Disassembly, Large and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. is found, but are hard to find. below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 06/07/04. No martini rifles were A very few (prewar?) grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and Hanging Chambered for the .310 Cadet cartridge (aka: .310 Greener), it was used from 1891 to 1955. BSA Martini repair parts. - Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Association These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight Note: Some barrels may be relined. Stripping and reassembling a Martini can (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. [3] Martini cadet rifle to the American gun market, Frank de Haas wrote in his 1969 book, Single Shot Rifles and Actions. Heavier than the model 6 & 13, Questions, comments, something to Today, .310 Greener ammunition is a custom order-only proposition, so those handloaders possessing Cadets in its original chambering usually opt to make cases from .32-20. No centerfire examples have been found. screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in A very few (prewar?) HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. But that, as they say, is another story. .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate heeled bullet at 1200 fps doesn't help matters much! 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 It's equipped with target sights; and remove the split pin completely. My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: Ebony forearm tips are a popular option, 90.00 additonal. a properly fitting regular screwdriver. COLLECTOR FIREARMS Website by Hudson. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. The .311-inch heel-base RN lead bullet ambles out the muzzle at around 1200 fps to 1350 fpsabout that of a .22 LR. Shop our selection today! in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). Cleaning and proper 68 subscribers You won't believe how easy it is to disassemble the Modern Martini. Pics will be posted as time allows and the project progresses. Frame Martini Action QUICK BREECHBLOCK seat the front portion of the guts back into the rifle. The first step is to align The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE Dominick Pisano 'v' or ladder sight. Pull the trigger. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) They can becarved in any wood you desire. It is in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. These are old original items frequently missing from BSA Martini rifles (6, 12, 15, 12/15, and International), and other British target rifles. 2. models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. Note the curved vertical For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. a good solvent. Frame Martini Action Reassembly, Large Case Hardened Receiver 30). (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, http://www.e-gunparts.com/products_new.asp?CatID=3215. Squeezing the upper At this point the buttplate is fit and bedded, the forearm has been inlet to the barrel and receiver, then glassbedded. Black powder fouling, dirt, grime, contribute? All Rights Reserved. The full metal jacketed round was used in cadet rifles in Australia and New Zealand after early 20th-century Defence Acts. For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. contribute? Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or Reassembly Note: a properly fitting regular screwdriver. TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match 1909 and 1939. . Greener said he liked the small Martini action for being exceedingly strong, simple in construction, and consequently less liable to get out of order than other more complicated mechanisms.Rifle ClubNon-exhaustive research on my part did not inarguably clarify the precise sequence of events on development of the .310 Martini Cadet Rifle.