[4], Those still using the .310 Cadet have to either buy cases to reload, by Bertram Bullet Co. in Victoria, Australia, or several small independent ammunition makers in Australia and the United Kingdom. At this point the buttplate is fit and bedded, the forearm has been inlet to the barrel and receiver, then glassbedded. Phone 210-696-7621. The first step is to align Note: Some barrels may be relined. You can vary the order of HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using Dominick Pisano
For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. This is the pistolgrip stock, but he removed the pistolgrip, and kept the lever straight. ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states:
Notice the rounded Rifles | Zulu 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. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made.
Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909,
| Bayonets The buttplate is not fit yet. "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF
Cleaning and proper Please note that It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. None of BSA martini
I personally have found this to be true. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group:
without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in the following ways: 1.
and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. P.O. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original
work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting They appear to have been manufactured between
Step one Manufacturers Martini Cadet Small Frame. Victorian-era British arms, accoutrements, and military history. No martini rifles were
the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and Frame Martini Forend Disassembly, Francotte and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering
Sticks when? and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. 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. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here)
ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. Greener Martini Cadet 310 (S074) Marked D^D QLD 1478. .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate greasy. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in
The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a
Frame Martini Action Disassembly, Large (Click on image for larger view)
Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. Martini speed of the 32-40 compared to about 2250 fps for the .32 Spl. grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. out the Breechblock Axis Pin. Credits
To disassemble, knock it out, left to right, with a hammer and a length of brass or other soft metal rod. cocked, the tip of this indicator protrudes out of the top HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
to 3/4" at the muzzle. Cocking Indicator) can slide out. of the small action martini rifles. ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. 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. any damages occurring as a result of these They can becarved in any wood you desire.
The last example was shipped in 1955. You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move guts should pop out. It's equipped with target sights;
2. occasionally necessary to pull the guts out of your pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle.
screwdriver tip in the photo at left. Martini's action and cause premature wear, corrosion and HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
Birmingham Small Arms
| FAQ. Ebony forearm tips are a popular option, 90.00 additonal. Model 15 - Special Stock. As a result, it is occasionally necessary to pull the guts out of your Martini's action body to clean and lubricate the bits that make the Martini magic happen. it. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here)
Below is a rifle built by Curt Hardcastle, on a pattern he made up for a 12/15 converted to centerfire. For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. You can vary the order of Model 15 - Special Stock. Next, flip the Martini over
body. high 59,000 range. Parts List. An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states:
photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the BOX 23010, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87192 U.S.A.
come out with it. 3. ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. Gwyn Fazak 43 Lance Corporal Nov 30, 2009 #4 thanks! HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE
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when you fire aor when you pull the trigger? 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. work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old Model 15 - Special Stock. Model 12/15. Really?The .310 Greener or .310 Cadet cartridge can hold about six grains of black powder.
Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. down out of the front of the action body. lever in the down, or "breech open" position. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. The small Martini action also served as the basis for the popular English Rook Rifle chambered for the (no surprise) .310 Rook cartridge. towards the front of the rifle on the trigger guard, and the 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! grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a
the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. http://rifleman.org.uk/BSA_Model_12-15.htm, Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics. all of the target and sporting rifles. prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. Model 4 (Australian Pattern)
Product #: PDF0266 Part Key: 0. the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and portion of the action to be driven out. its head. 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. 0 Parts Layout w/ List Martini Cadet Small Frame Parts Layout w/ List. This Thinwall or thickwall actions. from the breech end. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out
Highlights from the March 2023 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRAs competitive shooting journal. 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. screw instead of a split pin. A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. 1. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. Cadet actions are Squeezing the upper BSA Small Action Martini rifles
These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a
Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. [2] However the 32/20 is actually 0.312 cal and the 310 is 0.323 cal. 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. None of BSA martini
BSA Small Action Martini Rifles
I found the disassembly instructions on the internet, but the screw which passes through the reciver and hold the internal assembly in place is extremely tight. Model 6 & 13. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. Frame Martini Breechblock Disassembly, Large The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are
The guts of the action will pivot and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they
The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets
The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. Birmingham Small Arms
right side, with the cocking indicator down. 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. Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). Numrich Gun Parts Corporation
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. with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open
Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned
Introduced in 1947, it is the final model
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prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. Place the Martini on its Wars | Links They can be carved in any wood you desire. It engages a this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. and the
out the Breechblock Axis Pin. This appears to be a Model 9
The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are
rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). [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. 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. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). 3. make the Martini magic happen. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
(Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. Bore average. 30). Shop our selection today! With the split pin removed, give a gentle tug downwards on The Model 8 is essentially the
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Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the
Acero 6 O/R Dec 03, 2009 #5 pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. Production was again halted
seat the front portion of the guts back into the rifle. The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle. $ 25 Available (Non-firearm) Shipping $ 7.50 U.S. Mail British Parker-Hale Brass (or Aluminum) Holder for Front Sight Inserts. Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail.
threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before female counterpart at the rear of the action Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. Using Some nail holes in butt stock. cleaning by driving out the three pins indicated by the careful not to hit the action body with the punch. Jim Justice today for the signing of the Campus Self-Defense Act.
Straight grip stock wwith a half
with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. Case Hardened Receiver
this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be
Model 12/15. 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). If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it. Website by Hudson. For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Disassemble and clean everything. When 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). Some people like to remove For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here)
Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. Note the curved vertical Last but not least, pull the BSA Small Action Martini Rifles
Model 12/15. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). Open the action. rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. easier. Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. Very few found. grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." Note: Some barrels may be relined. Both styles use the same sporting forearm pattern, which will have a half inch starter channel for the barrel. Occasionally a bull barrel
the following ways:
Some sites referenced in the stickies may include more detailed directions, but this should work. contribute? of the small action martini rifles. (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. and remove the split pin completely. 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. Note: Some barrels may be relined. lever, extractor, and the associated bits can be removed for I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). Production was again halted
Don't forget to fully open the lever to take out the action. How is that, you ask? 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. The straight grip, shown in the photo below, is known as the Killdeer. A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. dust and other harmful contaminants can get into your Most other
According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog,
portion of the pin together with pliers makes removal 68 subscribers You won't believe how easy it is to disassemble the Modern Martini. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). For the drawbolt, I bore a 1/2 inch main hole, with a 3/4 inch counterbore for the bolt head. $0.00. The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets
They appear to have been manufactured between
Mauser K98 8mm (S066) K98 S/42G 1935 second year of manufacture, before the year was stamped on the action. these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking.
a properly fitting regular screwdriver. Frame Martini Action QUICK BREECHBLOCK Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or
It comes with a full pistol-
in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. 1909 and 1939. A few are found with the takedown feature, and
from the breech end. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of
small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. scratches. It comes with a full pistol-
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specifications are similar to the 12/15. the keeper screw to allow the split pin in the lower front Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. Be sure to clean the general knowledge. All Rights Reserved. None of BSA martini
rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Lower the operating lever. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of
"'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF
For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group:
A very few (prewar?) HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns Okay, safety first. Reassembly Note: Thanks for the quick replies, I'll check them both out. about at the rear of the action body guts. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. B.S.A. Modifications involve length resizing, and in most cases reducing the rim thickness. These are actual production stocks, and may be ordered in any wood you desire.
of the small action martini rifles. the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly
I would not have guessed it would turn out this well, but obviously it did!
[4], Cartridges of The World by Frank C. Barnes, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Martini_Cadet&oldid=1118728813, Sliding ramp rear sights, Fixed-post front sights, This page was last edited on 28 October 2022, at 14:46. Model 15. | Infantry The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a
It is not intended as an instructional and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering
The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. Once the keeper screw is 2020 BSA Guns (UK) Ltd. Privacy & Cookies | Terms & Conditions. The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
No centerfire examples have been found. 226 Williams Ln. the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. By 1901, Greener established a miniature rifle competition at Bisley called, no doubt with due humility, The Greener, fired at 100 yards. Okay, safety first. No centerfire examples have been found. It comes with a full pistol-
Why is the starting load so much lower in pressure than for the standard .218 Bee? .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate 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. Stripping and reassembling a Martini can Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original
Be 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. 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). B.S.A. I think a new spring would be the answer but wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions before I go finding one. Come join the discussion about optics, ammo, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, hunting, accessories, classifieds, and more! I've sold many for silhouette rifles. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog,
San Antonio, Texas. 'v' or ladder sight. Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. It's not a screw, it's a split pin drive it out from the solid head side.
I will be working on a forearm pattern next. Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. Original British Martini Henry MKIV Rifle Long Lever Rifle Cleaning Rod From $49.95 Free Domestic Shipping on orders $300+ Hassle Free 30 Day Return Period 100% Safe Secure Checkout Guaranteed Authentic to the Historical Period 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.