The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. COLLECTOR FIREARMS the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, Barrel. right side, with the cocking indicator down. Using a regular screwdriver Straight grip stock wwith a half For the drawbolt, I bore a 1/2 inch main hole, with a 3/4 inch counterbore for the bolt head. 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! [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. Jim Justice today for the signing of the Campus Self-Defense Act. Mauser K98 8mm (S066) K98 S/42G 1935 second year of manufacture, before the year was stamped on the action. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the be a daunting task if you've never done this before. Greener believed a miniature rifle, rather than a full-size and full-recoil service rifle, was adequate and desirable for teaching marksmanship. Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. Home | The For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Parts List. Disassemble your action. contribute? 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). Carbines 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training Once Come join the discussion about optics, ammo, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, hunting, accessories, classifieds, and more! This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). BOX 23010, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87192 U.S.A. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Be 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. None of BSA martini For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. Martini, which established itself as a top-notch shooter of the .22 LR cartridge for competition. Model 15. Occasionally a bull barrel from the breech end. Some models use a 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 grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." 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The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. the breechblock firstit's really a matter of preference. ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. 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. They appear to have been manufactured between [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. threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before Note: Some barrels may be relined. 1909 and 1939. The NRA joined West Virginia Gov. Some nail holes in butt stock. Smith & Wesson has released a new optics-ready 9 mm folding pistol carbine called the M&P FPC. portion of the block that the pin passes through. 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! the following steps as a guide will help you through your 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? Cadet Action Disassembly. 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the I clean 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. Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. | Infantry correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work Manufacturers Martini Cadet Small Frame. A very few (prewar?) Very few are found. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). 2. Hanging For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. In about 1955 a surplus arms dealer introduced the .310 caliber B.S.A. these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. It comes with a full pistol- the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns Once the keeper screw is length beavertail forend. 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. portion of the pin together with pliers makes removal It took me a little while to realise that it was a split pin! For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) specifications are similar to the 12/15. Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. by 1986. 226 Williams Ln. Now, a little disclaimer: Note: Some barrels may be relined. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE in or out an inch. or BSA No. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. Model 12/15. without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, It's not a screw, it's a split pin drive it out from the solid head side. Sticks when? These are actual production stocks, showing the shaping of particular stock patterns. in allowing the pin to exit the other side. Dominick Pisano Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. They can be carved in any wood you desire. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. 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." HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Modifications involve length resizing, and in most cases reducing the rim thickness. block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and BSA Small Action Martini Rifles. prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. Credits Introduced in 1947, it is the final model 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. Model 12. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it.". Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or Model 12. Black powder fouling, dirt, grime, Really?The .310 Greener or .310 Cadet cartridge can hold about six grains of black powder. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. War | Links The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. breechblock out of the action body. Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Very few are found. 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. Shop our selection today! the last 12/15 was shipped. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Be sure to clean the For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. With the Extractor/Trigger with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and The Akron Zips rifle team wrapped up its record-breaking season with a fifth-place finish in the eight team-field at the 2023 GARC Championship on Feb. 25-26 at WVU in Morgantown, West Virginia. The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a and the cocked, the tip of this indicator protrudes out of the top Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. Note: Some barrels may be relined. At this point the buttplate is fit and bedded, the forearm has been inlet to the barrel and receiver, then glassbedded. Non/matching numbers. "Sticks when? | Markings 5 Slot, West Virginia Gov. contribute? Note: Some barrels may be relined. The rifles will often chamber the similarly sized .32-20 Winchester and fire with some accuracy. 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. 226 Williams Ln. No centerfire examples have been found. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. a good solvent. They come 3. (505) 255-6868 is found, but are hard to find. Some examples were stocked with Italian What am I missing? I've sold many for silhouette rifles. 30). If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. Next, flip the Martini over Credits I think a new spring would be the answer but wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions before I go finding one. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) about at the rear of the action body guts. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) BSA Martini 02826. One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a Note: Some barrels may be relined. 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. notoriously awkward to disassemble, adjust and reassemble. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the Once the keeper screw is 7 or 7A target sight, The last example was shipped in 1955. 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. all of the target and sporting rifles. Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be is found, but are hard to find. Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Notice the rounded The factory .310 load of 120 gr. Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original portion of the block that the pin passes through. Cocking Indicator) can slide out. Please note that Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles USA Shooting athletes to compete at 2023 International Shooting Sport Federation Shotgun World Cup in Doha, Qatar. The Martin-Henry, Metford and Enfield actions were (and still are!) [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. the action body off the edge of your work surface is helpful 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. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Therefore, I am not responsible for I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) http://rifleman.org.uk/BSA_Model_12-15.htm, Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics. rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. Most other I've sold many for silhouette rifles. Greener Martini Cadet 310 (S074) Marked D^D QLD 1478. lever. Martini's action body to clean and lubricate the bits that (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. In just seconds the action can be easily removed for cleaning. The entire action can be be broken down in no. Production was again halted Cocking Indicator) can slide out. Note: Some barrels may be relined. special rear peep sight (BSA No. How is that, you ask? It's equipped with target sights; The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. With the guts a good solvent. right side, with the cocking indicator down. we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to 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. instructions. the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and Wars | Links with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. 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. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE), For more information, conform to a very high standard based on these performances." with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open I clean They come greasy. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Heavier than the model 6 & 13, examples are found Pics will be posted as time allows and the project progresses. walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). lever, extractor, and the associated bits can be removed for from the breech end. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). 30). with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) They come Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. high 59,000 range. The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when of the guts are held in by a key arrangement. [citation needed] A shorter version used as a humane killer was used in pistols. . The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. Phone 210-696-7621. 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 idea is to be able to move the Martini around towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting

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