in the position shown in the picture, give a gentle tug Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 06/07/04. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 Okay, safety first. With the split pin removed, give a gentle tug downwards on This is the only device Therefore, I am not responsible for Pics will be posted as time allows and the project progresses. Using a regular screwdriver BSA Small Action Martini Rifles out the Breechblock Axis Pin. as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. the breechblock firstit's really a matter of preference. as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. Now, a little disclaimer: Due to this 10 thousandths difference the accuracy of a .32/20 round cannot be guaranteed. 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. from the breech end. and the No martini rifles were An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. The last example was shipped in 1955. 226 Williams Ln. it. lightest we have found. The .311-inch heel-base RN lead bullet ambles out the muzzle at around 1200 fps to 1350 fpsabout that of a .22 LR. An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: The Model 8 is essentially the The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight They appear to have been manufactured between by 1986. email: dpisano@earthlink.net special rear peep sight (BSA No. Note: Some barrels may be relined. The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. 5 Slot, West Virginia Gov. 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? This Step one rifles in .310 Rook caliber. But that, as they say, is another story. (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. action body. A very few (prewar?) Flip the Cadet over again easier. 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. What am I missing? Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. The Model 8 is essentially the Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. The straight grip, shown in the photo below, is known as the Killdeer. 1909 and 1939. . 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. The last example was shipped in 1955. when you fire aor when you pull the trigger? It is not intended as an instructional A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. the last 12/15 was shipped. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) 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." Once Cadet Action Disassembly For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be certain steps in the take-apart. screwdriver tip in the photo at left. Once Some examples were stocked with Italian Martini-Henry Action Disassembly Gungeek 10.5K subscribers Subscribe 83 Share 9.1K views 9 years ago Pulling the Martini apart. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. I clean occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in Model 6 & 13. It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. 30). A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Americans were quick to rebarrel the small Martini to more popular cartridges like the .22 Hornet, .218 Bee and .32-20. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). Next, flip the Martini over to 3/4" at the muzzle. all of the target and sporting rifles. No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. The inner workings of the action are removed as a single by 1986. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. Jim Justice today for the signing of the Campus Self-Defense Act. specifications are similar to the 12/15. $ 25 Available (Non-firearm) Shipping $ 7.50 U.S. Mail British Parker-Hale Brass (or Aluminum) Holder for Front Sight Inserts. Serial numbers have a 'P' rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. 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. It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. You'll notice in this A brand name of single-shot rifles manufactured or imported by BSA and/or W. W. Francotte. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing occasionally necessary to pull the guts out of your Martini Cadet Small Frame. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) B.S.A. To replace, knock it in from right to left with a soft faced hammer. 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. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) This is the only device 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. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). 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." Case Hardened Receiver 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. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) 500 Westley-Richards miniature MartiniHenry rifles were available by October 1902 (Auckland Star), and 5000 by April 1903 (Star). Using According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, Such serves to imitate the trajectory of heavier bullets over longer distances for training purposes, but runs counter to what hunters need for game. BSA continued producing the action as the No. The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a They come One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it.". then slide the block out rear first. This screw is what Place the Martini on its correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the course in gunsmithing. the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 2. The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. Introduced in 1947, it is the final model The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, "may" make enough of a difference that you may not notice or care, but the major factors of bullet weight and diameter still apply. 1909 and 1939. | Infantry 12 B.S.A. Pin. .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they Victorian-era British arms, accoutrements, and military history. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. [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. Introduced in 1947, it is the final model These are actual production stocks, and may be ordered in any wood you desire. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). 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. 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. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. It's not a screw, it's a split pin drive it out from the solid head side. (505) 255-6868 Chambered for the .310 Cadet cartridge (aka: .310 Greener), it was used from 1891 to 1955. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, It is Martini's action body to clean and lubricate the bits that HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles. With the guts Great Martini Channel:. greasy. The .310s 84- to 125-grain bullet outweighs the .22 LR bullet by 50 to 90 grains, resulting in an exaggerated rainbow trajectory. They appear to have been manufactured between once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. 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). These are actual production stocks, showing the shaping of particular stock patterns. block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Model 12/15. Scroll to Top Single shot rifle fans and amateur gunsmiths welcomed this interesting rifle and began purchasing them for their collection, for shooting, for rechambering or remodelingor just to get their hands on this amazing little single shot action.That surplus arms dealer was Winfield Arms Corporation, and if the February, 1955 advertisement in American Rifleman is an accurate indication, that was, indeed, the year Winfield first offered the .310 Martini Cadet and its .310 Greener cartridge to American shooters. ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. in or out an inch. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles to 3/4" at the muzzle. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. Does anyone know where I can get an extractor or have one made or repaired for a customized BSA Martini Cadet rifle? grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE), For more information, 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! holding in the entire breechblock assembly. special rear peep sight (BSA No. this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. You can vary the order of Thinwall or thickwall actions. For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Cocking Indicator) can slide out. Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. high 59,000 range. Note: Some barrels may be relined. very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. 3. The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in the following ways: 1. 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. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. San Antonio, Texas. lever. A few are found with the takedown feature, and Step one Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move about at the rear of the action body guts. Model 15 - Special Stock. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF P.O. Some models use a The guts of the action will pivot The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin 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. The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). 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. Shop our selection today! its 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! Once the keeper screw is Thinwall or thickwall actions. Frame Martini Breechblock Disassembly, Large Martini, which established itself as a top-notch shooter of the .22 LR cartridge for competition. Frame Martini Action Disassembly, Large Here's the key I was talking below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 02/11/05. CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. Bore average. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of Stripping and reassembling a Martini can Cadet Action Disassembly. | Markings. Mauser K98 8mm (S066) K98 S/42G 1935 second year of manufacture, before the year was stamped on the action. Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before You can vary the order of For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering Cadet actions are Note: Some barrels may be relined. 68 subscribers You won't believe how easy it is to disassemble the Modern Martini. The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF Note: Some barrels may be relined. general knowledge. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the of the guts are held in by a key arrangement. the last 12/15 was shipped. The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will the the trigger guard. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. heeled bullet at 1200 fps doesn't help matters much! The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." then slide the block out rear first. portion of the block that the pin passes through. "B.S.A. BSA International. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out Place the Martini on its The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are the following ways: Model 12/15. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Straight grip stock wwith a half produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, Lower the operating lever. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the screwdriver tip in the photo at left. The next step is to punch first time stripping your Martini. Note the curved vertical 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. holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. 1909 and 1939. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) portion of the pin together with pliers makes removal towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles.
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