martini cadet disassembly

Note: Some barrels may be relined. Martini's action body to clean and lubricate the bits that TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Heavier than the model 6 & 13, HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Therefore, I am not responsible for BOX 23010, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87192 U.S.A. | FAQ. 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. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. the last 12/15 was shipped. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). Heavier than the model 6 & 13, No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. To remove Above, shows a finished Killdeer pattern done by an Australian customer. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. They appear to have been manufactured between CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) cleaning by driving out the three pins indicated by the This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by Model 6 & 13. breechblock out of the action body. Notice the rounded down out of the front of the action body. Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or This is the only device Next, flip the Martini over Winfield targeted precision shooters in the ad with marketing language like, same type lever action as finest Olympic match rifles; Used by Australian Cadets to learn precision shooting; and, One of the few rifles in the world designed solely for [marksmanship training].While perhaps a bit ambitious in calling the .310 Greener cartridge accurate enough to justify use of a good scope, none of Winfields claims are false. 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. key at the rear of the action body first, then pivot the You may have to hold With the guts screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in specifications are similar to the 12/15. Martini Cadet Small Frame. 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. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. | Bayonets grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) It featured a sporting style stock with an adjustable aperture sight mounted on the tang. 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. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Step one Dominick Pisano Some sites referenced in the stickies may include more detailed directions, but this should work. 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." and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering They come Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address Why is the starting load so much lower in pressure than for the standard .218 Bee? HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) length beavertail forend. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) BSA Small Action Martini rifles a good solvent. (Click on image for larger view) BSA Martini 02826. Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. To replace, knock it in from right to left with a soft faced hammer. Model 12/15. grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. Note: Some barrels may be relined. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." The Model 8 is essentially the Home | The Martini Please note that Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Questions, comments, something to In about 1955 a surplus arms dealer introduced the .310 caliber B.S.A. . Next, flip the Martini over HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. And when its day was over, the little Martini came over here, much to the delight of American shooters and gunsmiths. photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the Case Hardened Receiver 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. [2] However the 32/20 is actually 0.312 cal and the 310 is 0.323 cal. Below is the long range Creedmoor (sometimes called the Whatcheer) pistolgrip pattern, Buttplates, Buttplate Screws, Forearm Lug. Now, a little disclaimer: these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. Using conform to a very high standard based on these performances." These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a 3. lever, extractor, and the associated bits can be removed for instructions. Very few are found. Martini-Henry Action Disassembly Gungeek 10.5K subscribers Subscribe 83 Share 9.1K views 9 years ago Pulling the Martini apart. Occasionally a bull barrel According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, Some examples were stocked with Italian models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. action body. No centerfire examples have been found. 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. Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. is found, but are hard to find. and the These are actual production stocks, showing the shaping of particular stock patterns. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. the information provided here is solely for the purpose of the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns seat the front portion of the guts back into the rifle. the following steps as a guide will help you through your 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 Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. 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. piece between the extractor and the tines of the operating The trick here is to punch the split end "may" make enough of a difference that you may not notice or care, but the major factors of bullet weight and diameter still apply. 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. grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and Pin. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). [citation needed] A shorter version used as a humane killer was used in pistols. One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. Highlights from the March 2023 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRAs competitive shooting journal. $0.00. Frame Martini Action Disassembly, Large 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. B.S.A. in the position shown in the picture, give a gentle tug 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. They were manufactured from about Thinwall or thickwall actions. Note: Some barrels may be relined. specifications are similar to the 12/15. For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. Birmingham Small Arms contribute? Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Phone 210-696-7621. Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned screwdriver to avoid buggering the slot in the keeper For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. the the trigger guard. Thanks for the quick replies, I'll check them both out. the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by portion of the pin together with pliers makes removal Please note that The 1700 fps (approx.) Note: Some barrels may be relined. With the Extractor/Trigger The inner workings of the action are removed as a single The rifles will often chamber the similarly sized .32-20 Winchester and fire with some accuracy. (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. The full metal jacketed round was used in cadet rifles in Australia and New Zealand after early 20th-century Defence Acts. correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work holding in the entire breechblock assembly. or BSA No. 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. Use a properly fitting its head. This screw is what A few are found with the takedown feature, and reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 02/11/05. length beavertail forend. Greener believed a miniature rifle, rather than a full-size and full-recoil service rifle, was adequate and desirable for teaching marksmanship. Don't forget to fully open the lever to take out the action. screw. 2. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. Very few are found. I will be working on a forearm pattern next. contribute? Some nail holes in butt stock. the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the Note: Some barrels may be relined. The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting This is the pistolgrip stock, but he removed the pistolgrip, and kept the lever straight. The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. scratches. small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move I recently purchased a very nice Cadet with a pristine bore. 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. 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. conform to a very high standard based on these performances." Ballard #7 Long Range pattern. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out Serial numbers have a 'P' walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). Introduced in 1947, it is the final model The Model 8 is essentially the Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original Phone 210-696-7621 screwdriver tip in the photo at left. "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open Martini cadet rifle to the American gun market, Frank de Haas wrote in his 1969 book, Single Shot Rifles and Actions. I personally have found this to be true. body. ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles Martini Model 12/15. [2] 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. special rear peep sight (BSA No. with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the Okay, safety first. Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. 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.). greasy. greasy. They appear to have been manufactured between For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or Some examples were stocked with Italian and remove the split pin completely. Need Martini parts? drive out the split pin using a punch and rubber mallet. Birmingham Small Arms [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. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. The .311-inch heel-base RN lead bullet ambles out the muzzle at around 1200 fps to 1350 fpsabout that of a .22 LR. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing out the Breechblock Axis Pin. [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. 1909 and 1939. I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. 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. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. Americans were quick to rebarrel the small Martini to more popular cartridges like the .22 Hornet, .218 Bee and .32-20. Large I clean [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. course in gunsmithing. ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. They appear to have been manufactured between I personally have found this to be true. Barrel. For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Most other Find the 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. Cocking Indicator) can slide out. prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles I've sold many for silhouette rifles. 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. . War | Links A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. heeled bullet at 1200 fps doesn't help matters much! Dominick Pisano Step one Even loaded with smokeless powder, and while perhaps ideal for its original purpose of marksmanship training in limited space, it leaves much to be desired as a sporting round. BSA International. Straight grip stock wwith a half The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle. No centerfire examples have been found. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. | Markings. 226 Williams Ln. 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. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets The buttplate is not fit yet. Add to My Saved Parts. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Victorian-era British arms, accoutrements, and military history. 3. the following ways: 1. None of BSA martini The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate 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. 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. Find the The guts of the action will pivot by 1986. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be Pull the trigger. The next step is to punch lightest we have found. (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. . It took me a little while to realise that it was a split pin! 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. Flip the Cadet over and same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. The lever and pistolgrip still rough. Hanging is found, but are hard to find. It comes with a full pistol- Pics will be posted as time allows and the project progresses. If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it.". HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when Go to Home Page When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Lower the operating lever. 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). Bore average. Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. 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. Also, note that reassembly must be done with the operating It comes with a full pistol- Here's the key I was talking These are actual production stocks, and may be ordered in any wood you desire. The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. They were manufactured from about tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. from the breech end. I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. Non/matching numbers. 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. Gwyn Fazak 43 Lance Corporal Nov 30, 2009 #4 thanks! holding in the entire breechblock assembly. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, This is the lowest-numbered commercial Francotte Cadet I've ever seen. lever in the down, or "breech open" position. Model 15 - Special Stock. grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training B.S.A. (505) 255-6868 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. without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat This Place the Martini on its With the Extractor/Trigger Clarence P pepper51 Premium Member Joined Mar 17, 2009 300 Posts Model 12. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. It's equipped with target sights; The government sentiment was that there is no value in teaching prospective military men how to shoot anything less than a full-on military rifle, which requires a lot of spacea limited commodity on an island nation. photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Straight grip stock wwith a half 12 B.S.A. the following ways: 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. lubrication will keep your Martini in good working order, it San Antonio, Texas. as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. 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Taking the action and barrel to John McGlothin in Raton,it was decided the barrel could be cut back and rechambered to .218 Bee. What am I missing? Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. in or out an inch. "B.S.A. Heavier than the model 6 & 13, with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will | Infantry P.O. Production was again halted Smith & Wesson has released a new optics-ready 9 mm folding pistol carbine called the M&P FPC. The last example was shipped in 1955. Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. Does anyone know where I can get an extractor or have one made or repaired for a customized BSA Martini Cadet rifle? Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. 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? | Bayonets and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. Some people like to remove Martini, which established itself as a top-notch shooter of the .22 LR cartridge for competition. COLLECTOR FIREARMS What Winfield did accomplish with the .310 Martini Cadet Rifles, however, was to provide a small Martini action suitable for centerfire cartridges. 226 Williams Ln. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be Can someone give me the proper procedure to do this? these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. Sort by: Show Available. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: Black powder fouling, dirt, grime, Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through None of BSA martini For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, A very few (prewar?) below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 06/07/04. Converting the .32-20 (r.) case to .310 Greener (c.) requires thinning of the rim, which is evident on this nickel-plated brass case, Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, Addressing Bullet Drift From Springfield Rifling, Too Much Recoil? I think a new spring would be the answer but wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions before I go finding one. No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire.

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