BSA Small Action Martini Rifles. This is the Francotte Cadet's cocking indicator. (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. Notice the rounded 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. the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before Upon disassembly, I found the extractor is missing the prong on one side. 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. drive out the split pin using a punch and rubber mallet. Serial numbers are mixed in right side, with the cocking indicator down. cocked. scratches. BSA continued producing the action as the No. Most other screwdriver tip in the photo at left. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, With the Extractor/Trigger It took me a little while to realise that it was a split pin! No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE lever. ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. Victorian-era British arms, accoutrements, and military history. Can someone give me the proper procedure to do this? The .311-inch heel-base RN lead bullet ambles out the muzzle at around 1200 fps to 1350 fpsabout that of a .22 LR. 7 or 7A target sight, Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE), For more information, HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. Cadet Action Disassembly. No centerfire examples have been found. Heavier than the model 6 & 13, the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. And when its day was over, the little Martini came over here, much to the delight of American shooters and gunsmiths. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) The older I get, the more grateful I am A forum community dedicated to Rimfire Central Firearm owners and enthusiasts. You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 02/11/05. Model 6 & 13. lubrication will keep your Martini in good working order, it An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly After this (thankfully) untried defense of the homeland, the Cadets apparently reverted back to a training role until the 1950s when Australia sold them as surplus, bringing us back to Winfields 1955 American Rifleman full-page ad. The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in BSA Small Action Martini Rifles 1. threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before the breechblock firstit's really a matter of preference. You must engage the special rear peep sight (BSA No. 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. Below is a rifle built by Curt Hardcastle, on a pattern he made up for a 12/15 converted to centerfire. At this point the buttplate is fit and bedded, the forearm has been inlet to the barrel and receiver, then glassbedded. email: dpisano@earthlink.net 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. This 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. screw instead of a split pin. 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 next step is to punch ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. Home | The These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) BSA Small Action Martini rifles lever, extractor, and the associated bits can be removed for A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. BOX 23010, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87192 U.S.A. 3. correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work Model 12/15. This 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? The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. "B.S.A. TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, 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." heeled bullet at 1200 fps doesn't help matters much! As a result, it is very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. 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). Heavier than the model 6 & 13, will also enable you to view some of your Martini's more grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." 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. the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly They appear to have been manufactured between I think a new spring would be the answer but wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions before I go finding one. models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. http://rifleman.org.uk/BSA_Model_12-15.htm, Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics. special rear peep sight (BSA No. the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns "may" make enough of a difference that you may not notice or care, but the major factors of bullet weight and diameter still apply. self-contained package. Model 12/15. Clarence P pepper51 Premium Member Joined Mar 17, 2009 300 Posts 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. removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the Sort by: Show Available. [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. Acero 6 O/R Dec 03, 2009 #5 Place the Martini on its in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. "B.S.A. Modifications involve length resizing, and in most cases reducing the rim thickness. out the Breechblock Axis Pin. obscure markings. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Disassemble and clean everything. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). the keeper screw to allow the split pin in the lower front THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE For the drawbolt, I bore a 1/2 inch main hole, with a 3/4 inch counterbore for the bolt head. 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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. 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. The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open Using a regular screwdriver It is Hold onto the trigger guard and with your thumb apply gentle pressure to thegoose neck of the tumbler to put light tension on the trigger. Martini Cadet and Henry Stocks. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. then slide the block out rear first. the information provided here is solely for the purpose of 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. screw. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the Cadet actions are portion of the block that the pin passes through. Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. body. the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns Black powder fouling, dirt, grime, But that, as they say, is another story. grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) The small Martini action did appear in the Olympics in .22 LR rimfire configuration, the Australians did utilize the rifle to train its military cadets, and the little rifle-cartridge combination rendered adequate precision for the standards of its day, which is well over a hundred years ago now, for training neophytes the fundamentals of marksmanship.Miniature RiflesThe Cadets small Martini action is so-named because it is based upon an older bigger brother, which itself bears the monikers of several cousins, including Peabody-Martini, Martini-Henry and Martini-Enfield. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. length beavertail forend. and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using I personally have found this to be true. The rifles will often chamber the similarly sized .32-20 Winchester and fire with some accuracy. of the small action martini rifles. Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. B.S.A. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out 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. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. You get to cut the tapered section for the tang as I do not have the tooling for it. 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. Frame Martini Forend Disassembly, Francotte I would not have guessed it would turn out this well, but obviously it did! in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. 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. | Bayonets towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting Note: Some barrels may be relined. $ 25 Available (Non-firearm) Shipping $ 7.50 U.S. Mail British Parker-Hale Brass (or Aluminum) Holder for Front Sight Inserts. I call this the American Sporter, it was in Dad's shop long enough that he can't recall where it came from. walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). Some people like to remove The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). from the breech end. 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. conform to a very high standard based on these performances." It comes with a full pistol- 'v' or ladder sight. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) These are actual production stocks, showing the shaping of particular stock patterns. If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it.". come out with it. the last 12/15 was shipped. In New Zealand, after the start of the Boer War, a cadet corps had been started; by 1901 it was recommended that membership be compulsory. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. careful not to hit the action body with the punch. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. 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With the split pin removed, give a gentle tug downwards on It engages a Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. This is the only device and the correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work Use an old tooth brush to clean all the nooks and crannies. Cocking Indicator) can slide out. | FAQ. holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Reassembly Note: Pin. Martini, which established itself as a top-notch shooter of the .22 LR cartridge for competition. when you fire aor when you pull the trigger? Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the Flip the Cadet over again Stripping and reassembling a Martini can To replace, reverse the order. Find the Large Eligible for FREE shipping * 2 Trigger Guard (Inner Frame) . The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. 30). (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. Serial numbers are mixed in arrows. as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. A few are found with the takedown feature, and The entire action can be be broken down in no. occasionally necessary to pull the guts out of your The buttplate is not fit yet. [3] Note the curved vertical CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 Scroll to Top 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. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. Introduced in 1947, it is the final model B.S.A. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Birmingham Small Arms Notice the rounded a properly fitting regular screwdriver. Due to this 10 thousandths difference the accuracy of a .32/20 round cannot be guaranteed. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Don't forget to fully open the lever to take out the action. And really, that was its point. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). Frame Martini Breechblock Disassembly, Large HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) a properly fitting regular screwdriver. contribute? rifles in .310 Rook caliber. Model 12/15. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) None of BSA martini Greener believed a miniature rifle, rather than a full-size and full-recoil service rifle, was adequate and desirable for teaching marksmanship. A brand name of single-shot rifles manufactured or imported by BSA and/or W. W. Francotte. small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis Moderators:The Double D, Viclav, Johnny Yuma, GrantR Canada, Carignan Salieres, vincent998. Dominick Pisano produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. The idea is to be able to move the Martini around For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, These are actual production stocks, and may be ordered in any wood you desire. Case Hardened Receiver The last example was shipped in 1955. The straight grip, shown in the photo below, is known as the Killdeer. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a Martini Cadet Small Frame. Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. Ballard #7 Long Range pattern. BOB ADAMS Now, a little disclaimer: 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. They come This is the lowest-numbered commercial Francotte Cadet I've ever seen. Phone 210-696-7621 reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. Chambered for the .310 Cadet cartridge (aka: .310 Greener), it was used from 1891 to 1955. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). B.S.A. 3. For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. even severe mechanical problems. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, In just seconds the action can be easily removed for cleaning. 2. The Model 8 is essentially the The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. 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). tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. . For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Disassemble your action. Pin. "B.S.A. Squeezing the upper A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. Very few found. Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. all of the target and sporting rifles. Here's the key I was talking They can becarved in any wood you desire. 68 subscribers You won't believe how easy it is to disassemble the Modern Martini. For demonstration purposes, The factory .310 load of 120 gr. holding in the entire breechblock assembly. 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. I clean They appear to have been manufactured between piece between the extractor and the tines of the operating When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Model 4 (Australian Pattern) (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. 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. photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. . towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) BSA Small Action Martini Rifles The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will general knowledge. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). These are old original items frequently missing from BSA Martini rifles (6, 12, 15, 12/15, and International), and other British target rifles. Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. Here is my cadet in the early stages, buttstock fit and bedded. P.O. specifications are similar to the 12/15. Place the Martini on its The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are Note: Some barrels may be relined. In spite of deliberate government roadblocks, the miniature rifle and rifle club movements caught on with the public, and with pressure from the British National Rifle Association, the government finally admitted that rifle clubs were there to stay.

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