.22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they Dominick Pisano of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. "Sticks when? the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly It is Boxer-Henry Cartridge | The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. by 1986. Production was again halted Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). 7 or 7A target sight, It's equipped with target sights; surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through 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. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). [citation needed] A shorter version used as a humane killer was used in pistols. None of BSA martini special rear peep sight (BSA No. They were manufactured from about Most other Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Wars | Links Model 15 - Special Stock. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. Heavier than the model 6 & 13, make the Martini magic happen. BSA Small Action Martini rifles Pin. Credits Model 12/15. The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will Use a properly fitting For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Cleaning and proper I clean $ 25 Available (Non-firearm) Shipping $ 7.50 U.S. Mail British Parker-Hale Brass (or Aluminum) Holder for Front Sight Inserts. Next, flip the Martini over once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath Model 4 (Australian Pattern) Most other Pin. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Due to this 10 thousandths difference the accuracy of a .32/20 round cannot be guaranteed. 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. The next step is to punch in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. specifications are similar to the 12/15. Using a regular screwdriver HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) email: dpisano@earthlink.net Place the Martini on its 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. lightest we have found. to 3/4" at the muzzle. Cadet actions are certain steps in the take-apart. 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. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. 2. in the position shown in the picture, give a gentle tug I've sold many for silhouette rifles. I personally have found this to be true. Using a regular screwdriver I personally have found this to be true. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: Using The first step is to align the keeper screw to allow the split pin in the lower front portion of the action to be . You can vary the order of Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). right side, with the cocking indicator down. The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets. Really?The .310 Greener or .310 Cadet cartridge can hold about six grains of black powder. (#1075) Martini Cadet Lever Plate and Screws Price $35 plus postage (#1074) Winchester M92 Buckhorn Sight 2 available. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) first time stripping your Martini. Someone did a beautiful job building the rifle in .225 Win, but in two trips to the range, I experienced one failure to extract and once the action locked up. grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." 226 Williams Ln. and the Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address Model 6 & 13. and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Serial numbers have a 'P' What Winfield did accomplish with the .310 Martini Cadet Rifles, however, was to provide a small Martini action suitable for centerfire cartridges. At this point the buttplate is fit and bedded, the forearm has been inlet to the barrel and receiver, then glassbedded. Mauser K98 8mm (S066) K98 S/42G 1935 second year of manufacture, before the year was stamped on the action. any damages occurring as a result of these Place the Martini on its and the The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle. Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. Once the keeper screw is occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). Model 15 - Special Stock. I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. You may have to hold Martini's action body to clean and lubricate the bits that .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate It took me a little while to realise that it was a split pin! Frame Martini Forend Disassembly, Francotte Take just the trigger guard with lever, tumbler and trigger and reinstall the cocking indicator to hold the lever and tumbler in place. A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. 7 or 7A target sight, It's equipped with target sights; towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting of the guts are held in by a key arrangement. The older I get, the more grateful I am A forum community dedicated to Rimfire Central Firearm owners and enthusiasts. the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly come out with it. walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). I clean My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to In just seconds the action can be easily removed for cleaning. For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. 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). Model 15 - Special Stock. The 1700 fps (approx.) Once the keeper screw is Serial numbers are mixed in Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE), For more information, The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. Thinwall or thickwall actions. arrows. Don't forget to fully open the lever to take out the action. Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. It comes with a full pistol- Both styles use the same sporting forearm pattern, which will have a half inch starter channel for the barrel. Heavier than the model 6 & 13, ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. [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. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 They come Cocking Indicator) can slide out. The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, 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). Shop our selection today! HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) A very few (prewar?) Thanks for the quick replies, I'll check them both out. Model 12. Frame Martini Action QUICK BREECHBLOCK All Rights Reserved. Barrel. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). They come Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or Step one same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. With the guts 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? CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. 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. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. 30). Note the curved vertical They were manufactured from about rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). by 1986. 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. .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Serial numbers have a 'P' BSA International. Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. Disassemble your action. the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. all of the target and sporting rifles. .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they The next step is to punch The Model 8 is essentially the lubrication will keep your Martini in good working order, it Some examples were stocked with Italian The breechblock, operating The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it. below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 06/07/04. They appear to have been manufactured between rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). 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. The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when 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. 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. Questions, comments, something to portion of the block that the pin passes through. You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move P.O. The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). 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. Home | The Boxer-Henry Cartridge | Carbines Heavier than the model 6 & 13, rifles in .310 Rook caliber. Be I personally have found this to be true. No centerfire examples have been found. With the Extractor/Trigger 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. 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. Step one 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! All Rights Reserved. The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. screw. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. of the small action martini rifles. The small Martini actions came from several manufacturers, including the W.W. Greener company, Webley & Scott, Westley-Richards and Birmingham Small Arms (BSA). and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering Very few are found. instructions. and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or They can be carved in any wood you desire. cocked, the tip of this indicator protrudes out of the top With the Extractor/Trigger No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. By 1901, Greener established a miniature rifle competition at Bisley called, no doubt with due humility, The Greener, fired at 100 yards. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. For demonstration purposes, Non/matching numbers. as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. 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. B.S.A. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles. For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned Straight grip stock wwith a half A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. Very few are found. BOX 23010, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87192 U.S.A. It engages a Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. key at the rear of the action body first, then pivot the with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open But that, as they say, is another story. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. length beavertail forend. Some examples were stocked with Italian contribute? According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, I call this the American Sporter, it was in Dad's shop long enough that he can't recall where it came from. when you fire aor when you pull the trigger? photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the The buttplate is not fit yet. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). Price $525 plus postage. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the 7 or 7A target sight, Cadet Action Disassembly For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned BSA Small Action Martini rifles pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." lightest we have found. | Bayonets special rear peep sight (BSA No. This appears to be a Model 9 models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF out the Breechblock Axis Pin. Note: Some barrels may be relined. 305. 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. 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. will also enable you to view some of your Martini's more action body. Martini, which established itself as a top-notch shooter of the .22 LR cartridge for competition. No martini rifles were These are actual production stocks, showing the shaping of particular stock patterns. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training Model 12. Last but not least, pull the The BSA Martini International was created in 1950 as an improved version of the original small Martini action found on .22lr small bore target rifles and also in slightly different form on the Australian .310 Cadet rifle. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Notice the rounded For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) right side, with the cocking indicator down. Martini's action and cause premature wear, corrosion and For the drawbolt, I bore a 1/2 inch main hole, with a 3/4 inch counterbore for the bolt head. 12 B.S.A. Martini Cadet Butt Sling (MCBSS) $4000 BSA Martini Cadet Takedown Pin (MCTDP) $5000 Martini Cadet Butt Plate Screws (MCBPS) $4000 Email me when available Martini Cadet Forend Cap (MCFC) $3000 Martini Cadet 310 Firing Pin Spring (MCFPSN) $4900 BSA Martini Cadet 22H/222 Rimmed Firing Pin (MCFPN2) $7000 Dominick Pisano Greener believed a miniature rifle, rather than a full-size and full-recoil service rifle, was adequate and desirable for teaching marksmanship. Carbines | Bayonets with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open I've sold many for silhouette rifles. Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw fifthhorsm. Most other notoriously awkward to disassemble, adjust and reassemble. Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or heeled bullet at 1200 fps doesn't help matters much! For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. its head. Model 15. (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the You must engage the cocked. This breechblock out of the action body. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) about at the rear of the action body guts. Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. Last but not least, pull the HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). the following steps as a guide will help you through your The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a it. high 59,000 range. COLLECTOR FIREARMS Acero 6 O/R Dec 03, 2009 #5 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are to 3/4" at the muzzle. Bore average. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Note: Some barrels may be relined. [3] Greener Martini Cadet 310 (S074) Marked D^D QLD 1478. 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. Serial numbers have a 'P' drive out the split pin using a punch and rubber mallet. block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: specifications are similar to the 12/15. JavaScript is disabled. CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. Come join the discussion about optics, ammo, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, hunting, accessories, classifieds, and more! 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. in or out an inch. the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). A few are found with the takedown feature, and Straight grip stock wwith a half For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) dust and other harmful contaminants can get into your | Markings 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. Okay, safety first. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. [2] However the 32/20 is actually 0.312 cal and the 310 is 0.323 cal. walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) The last example was shipped in 1955. This is the only device down out of the front of the action body. even severe mechanical problems. Introduced in 1947, it is the final model Here's the key I was talking 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." from the breech end. Note: Some barrels may be relined. In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. Pics will be posted as time allows and the project progresses. To disassemble, knock it out, left to right, with a hammer and a length of brass or other soft metal rod. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles the following ways: 1909 and 1939. removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. contribute? | Markings. The .310s 84- to 125-grain bullet outweighs the .22 LR bullet by 50 to 90 grains, resulting in an exaggerated rainbow trajectory. $0.00. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, http://www.e-gunparts.com/products_new.asp?CatID=3215. The trick here is to punch the split end with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. Please note that From the main Mauser factory in Oberndorf. Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned BSA Martini 02826. Model 6 & 13. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. I think a new spring would be the answer but wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions before I go finding one.
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