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| Markings. breechblock out of the action body. 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." high 59,000 range. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be Heavier than the model 6 & 13, the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) BSA continued producing the action as the 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. 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! HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) 'v' or ladder sight. Some people like to remove 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. Be Some models use a Boxer-Henry Cartridge | 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. Heavier than the model 6 & 13, Serial numbers are mixed in THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match screw. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. from the breech end. The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in the following ways: 1. Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the BSA Martini 02826. USA Shooting athletes to compete at 2023 International Shooting Sport Federation Shotgun World Cup in Doha, Qatar. 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. 7 or 7A target sight, 500 Westley-Richards miniature MartiniHenry rifles were available by October 1902 (Auckland Star), and 5000 by April 1903 (Star). Lower the operating lever. 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. drive out the split pin using a punch and rubber mallet. the following steps as a guide will help you through your A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. Case Hardened Receiver 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. Most other grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. You'll notice in this If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it.". HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) 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. Most other Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. None of BSA martini The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. . lightest we have found. with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. They appear to have been manufactured between Pics will be posted as time allows and the project progresses. Last but not least, pull the For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it. The last example was shipped in 1955. heeled bullet at 1200 fps doesn't help matters much! prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. Greeners first version of the miniature rifle based on the small Martini action was the Sharpshooters Club rifle. The trick here is to punch the split end When Greener introduced his Sharpshooters Club rifle, he applied his same argument the primary principles of rifle shooting [can] be learned as easily with the miniature rifle at a short range as with a heavier rifle at a greater distanceto concurrently introduce the air rifle for indoor marksmanship training in urban England. 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). Production was again halted The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. down out of the front of the action body. grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." The idea is to be able to move the Martini around Why is the starting load so much lower in pressure than for the standard .218 Bee? Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing Cocking Indicator) can slide out. Step one Pin. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Carbines An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: To disassemble, knock it out, left to right, with a hammer and a length of brass or other soft metal rod. and the I've sold many for silhouette rifles. and the To remove The small Martini actions came from several manufacturers, including the W.W. Greener company, Webley & Scott, Westley-Richards and Birmingham Small Arms (BSA). Here is my cadet in the early stages, buttstock fit and bedded. Case Hardened Receiver and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before | Bayonets Occasionally a bull barrel I clean Go to Home Page first time stripping your Martini. block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and in or out an inch. Once the keeper screw is email: dpisano@earthlink.net walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). 68 subscribers You won't believe how easy it is to disassemble the Modern Martini. Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. 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. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) To replace, knock it in from right to left with a soft faced hammer. This appears to be a Model 9 This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in Cocking Indicator) can slide out. Acero 6 O/R Dec 03, 2009 #5 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. BSA apparently did land a contract to produce about 80,000 .310 Greener miniature rifles from 1911 to 1913. Model 6 & 13. 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. They come "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF 2. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and | Markings Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw 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. 1. Sticks when? You may have to hold Some nail holes in butt stock. (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. of the guts are held in by a key arrangement. Martini Today the Cadets are long gone from the marksmanship training arena, but in ushering in a new paradigm of short range marksmanship practice, their mark remains with us as a throwback in, not Long Range or High Power competition, but Air Rifle competition. in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. Manufacturers Martini Cadet Small Frame. Although considered a miniature version of the Martini-Henry, the internal mechanism was redesigned by Auguste Francotte to permit removal from the receiver as a single unit. Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Serial numbers are mixed in For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) from the breech end. Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. or BSA No. The .310s 84- to 125-grain bullet outweighs the .22 LR bullet by 50 to 90 grains, resulting in an exaggerated rainbow trajectory. ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a With the Extractor/Trigger These are actual production stocks, showing the shaping of particular stock patterns. 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. and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. The Model 8 is essentially the HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Using a regular screwdriver careful not to hit the action body with the punch. Step one 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. length beavertail forend. In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 With the Extractor/Trigger The last example was shipped in 1955. BSA International. be a daunting task if you've never done this before. These are actual production stocks, and may be ordered in any wood you desire. without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. easier. Occasionally a bull barrel BSA Small Action Martini rifles I will be working on a forearm pattern next. Use a properly fitting Frame Martini Action Reassembly, Large Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Very few are found. make the Martini magic happen. of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. Rifles | Zulu holding in the entire breechblock assembly. Martini's action and cause premature wear, corrosion and these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. Introduced in 1947, it is the final model surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin 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. The rear portion 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). grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. Hanging Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. come out with it. .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate [3] rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. Note: Some barrels may be relined. For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. No martini rifles were Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, A very few (prewar?) Add to My Saved Parts. Barrel. Taking the action and barrel to John McGlothin in Raton,it was decided the barrel could be cut back and rechambered to .218 Bee. Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 3/09 faint date on butt stock. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. 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. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will 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. Model 15. "B.S.A. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. cocked. Thanks for the quick replies, I'll check them both out. Add to cart. to 3/4" at the muzzle. Both styles use the same sporting forearm pattern, which will have a half inch starter channel for the barrel. None of BSA martini models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. I personally have found this to be true. Find the rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of With the split pin removed, give a gentle tug downwards on 3. The small Martini action also served as the basis for the popular English Rook Rifle chambered for the (no surprise) .310 Rook cartridge. the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the No martini rifles were Note: Some barrels may be relined. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). screwdriver tip in the photo at left. Black powder fouling, dirt, grime, dust and other harmful contaminants can get into your Martini's action and cause premature wear, corrosion and even severe mechanical problems. The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly all of the target and sporting rifles. the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. in allowing the pin to exit the other side. when you fire aor when you pull the trigger? Model 12. Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. But that, as they say, is another story. Stripping and reassembling a Martini can 2. walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). Be sure to clean the (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. instructions. An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: Upon disassembly, I found the extractor is missing the prong on one side. Shop our selection today! the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. Note: Some barrels may be relined. It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. Thinwall or thickwall actions. A few are found with the takedown feature, and 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. 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. Introduced in 1947, it is the final model correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work It engages a the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. However, in the unusual instance of a lever action .32-20 fitted with a .310 barrel, the rifle will cycle better without the case rim thickness being reduced. No centerfire examples have been found. It took me a little while to realise that it was a split pin! Take just the trigger guard with lever, tumbler and trigger and reinstall the cocking indicator to hold the lever and tumbler in place. with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open Barrel. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. The next step is to punch will also enable you to view some of your Martini's more examples are found specifications are similar to the 12/15. the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and 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. is found, but are hard to find. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting BSA Small Action Martini Rifles arrows. 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. Note: Some barrels may be relined. For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. This is the Francotte Cadet's cocking indicator. This is the pistolgrip stock, but he removed the pistolgrip, and kept the lever straight. Reassembly Note: with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and BSA Small Action Martini Rifles They were manufactured from about Once I've sold many for silhouette rifles. Place the Martini on its Use an old tooth brush to clean all the nooks and crannies. A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini in or out an inch. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. 3. All Rights Reserved. REMOVAL, Large rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). portion of the block that the pin passes through. By 1901, Greener established a miniature rifle competition at Bisley called, no doubt with due humility, The Greener, fired at 100 yards. scratches. Therefore, I am not responsible for You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move "Sticks when? These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight http://rifleman.org.uk/BSA_Model_12-15.htm, Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics. Very few found. Credits once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. specifications are similar to the 12/15. out the Breechblock Axis Pin. Place the Martini on its The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. No centerfire examples have been found. A few are found with the takedown feature, and the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a action body. Frame Martini Action QUICK BREECHBLOCK Production was again halted once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. The first step is to align 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. I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. Martini