speed of the 32-40 compared to about 2250 fps for the .32 Spl. (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets lightest we have found. Birmingham Small Arms The buttplate is not fit yet. Martini's action body to clean and lubricate the bits that 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. Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. the following steps as a guide will help you through your Martini Disassembly 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. email: dpisano@earthlink.net "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they drive out the split pin using a punch and rubber mallet. lightest we have found. 2. The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are For more information, [2] However the 32/20 is actually 0.312 cal and the 310 is 0.323 cal. Martini-Henry Action Disassembly Gungeek 10.5K subscribers Subscribe 83 Share 9.1K views 9 years ago Pulling the Martini apart. Reassembly Note: $0.00. specifications are similar to the 12/15. Modifications involve length resizing, and in most cases reducing the rim thickness. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. (505) 255-6868 In about 1955 a surplus arms dealer introduced the .310 caliber B.S.A. below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 02/11/05. Go to Home Page Upon disassembly, I found the extractor is missing the prong on one side. Once A few are found with the takedown feature, and Rifles | Zulu Be Using Below is the long range Creedmoor (sometimes called the Whatcheer) pistolgrip pattern, Buttplates, Buttplate Screws, Forearm Lug. Manufacturers Martini Cadet Small Frame. 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. . Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin At this point the buttplate is fit and bedded, the forearm has been inlet to the barrel and receiver, then glassbedded. right side of the breechblock indicating that the weapon is Step one in or out an inch. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. It's not a screw, it's a split pin drive it out from the solid head side. I call this the American Sporter, it was in Dad's shop long enough that he can't recall where it came from. 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. Note: Some barrels may be relined. "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in the following ways: 1. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. To remove The entire action can be be broken down in no. block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). The idea is to be able to move the Martini around the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the How is that, you ask? self-contained package. work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. 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. it. Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the They were manufactured from about The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the Scroll to Top 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. Frame Martini Action Reassembly, Large I clean . The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets. lubrication will keep your Martini in good working order, 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). as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using Cadet actions are TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match Bore average. Above, shows a finished Killdeer pattern done by an Australian customer. obscure markings. lever in the down, or "breech open" position. Thank you. Therefore, I am not responsible for BOB ADAMS An Australian miniature rifle created specifically for marksmanship training, the .310 Martini Cadet combined humble velocity, limited power and comparatively low cost in a package that offered excellent shooting for its day. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. They can be carved in any wood you desire. 3/09 faint date on butt stock. Dominick Pisano Occasionally a bull barrel The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). the extractor back with a dental pick, or screwdriver as you and remove the split pin completely. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. Home | The Boxer-Henry Cartridge | Carbines The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. Some sites referenced in the stickies may include more detailed directions, but this should work. Straight grip stock wwith a half arrows. conform to a very high standard based on these performances." ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. Great Martini Channel:. a properly fitting regular screwdriver. 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.). Ebony forearm tips are a popular option, 90.00 additonal. No martini rifles were 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." In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 Martini Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned Flip the Cadet over and 5 Slot, West Virginia Gov. The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. Open the action. 3. Model 12/15. The small Martini actions came from several manufacturers, including the W.W. Greener company, Webley & Scott, Westley-Richards and Birmingham Small Arms (BSA). (#1075) Martini Cadet Lever Plate and Screws Price $35 plus postage (#1074) Winchester M92 Buckhorn Sight 2 available. and the the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. But that, as they say, is another story. Serial numbers have a 'P' [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. They appear to have been manufactured between rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of Thinwall or thickwall actions. without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or Model 12/15. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Very few are found. with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and even severe mechanical problems. Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. the following ways: Thinwall or thickwall actions. It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. 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. Sticks when? or BSA No. the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat Cleaning and proper These are held to the stock by one or two screws (included). The Martin-Henry, Metford and Enfield actions were (and still are!) Okay, safety first. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). With the split pin removed, give a gentle tug downwards on It engages a The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. Some examples were stocked with Italian It is Can someone give me the proper procedure to do this? The first step is to align 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. right side, with the cocking indicator down. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, 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. "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. Serial numbers are mixed in HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) 12 B.S.A. Questions, comments, something to I recently purchased a very nice Cadet with a pristine bore. Model 15 - Special Stock. 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). I've sold many for silhouette rifles. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) This screw is what I personally have found this to be true. Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath Some nail holes in butt stock. .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate breechblock out of the action body. Dominick Pisano Note: Some barrels may be relined. Once the keeper screw is prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. the last 12/15 was shipped. The purpose of the moon shaped cut is to enable It's equipped with target sights; I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). BSA International. Notice the rounded is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle. greasy. The .311-inch heel-base RN lead bullet ambles out the muzzle at around 1200 fps to 1350 fpsabout that of a .22 LR. They can becarved in any wood you desire. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. The trick here is to punch the split end Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match 'v' or ladder sight. A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. holding in the entire breechblock assembly. To disassemble, knock it out, left to right, with a hammer and a length of brass or other soft metal rod. I clean Find the Carbines and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. cocked, the tip of this indicator protrudes out of the top 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. of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. A few are found with the takedown feature, and Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be [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. A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini The Model 8 is essentially the Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address special rear peep sight (BSA No. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). towards the front of the rifle on the trigger guard, and the Need Martini parts? Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw Highlights from the March 2023 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRAs competitive shooting journal. 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) the following ways: 1. out the Breechblock Axis Pin. 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. action body. Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and easier. Model 12. From the main Mauser factory in Oberndorf. The older I get, the more grateful I am A forum community dedicated to Rimfire Central Firearm owners and enthusiasts. scratches. Pin. The rifles will often chamber the similarly sized .32-20 Winchester and fire with some accuracy. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Really?The .310 Greener or .310 Cadet cartridge can hold about six grains of black powder. Now, a little disclaimer: These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight Note: Some barrels may be relined. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the Phone 210-696-7621. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. examples are found correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work examples are found I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. greasy. The trick here is to punch the split end It comes with a full pistol- The next step is to punch For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. Eligible for FREE shipping * 2 Trigger Guard (Inner Frame) . by 1986. Model 6 & 13. 1. The small Martini action also served as the basis for the popular English Rook Rifle chambered for the (no surprise) .310 Rook cartridge. by 1986. 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. COLLECTOR FIREARMS 2. 1. piece between the extractor and the tines of the operating 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.
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