the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. Some nail holes in butt stock. without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or Add to cart. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. Serial numbers have a 'P'
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Note: Some barrels may be relined. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles
Sort by: Show Available. They were manufactured from about
when you fire aor when you pull the trigger? These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight
Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned
key at the rear of the action body first, then pivot the Gwyn Fazak 43 Lance Corporal Nov 30, 2009 #4 thanks! My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to
| Markings Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original
This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). Step one HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
It engages a the following ways: 1. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here)
The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. San Antonio, Texas. The small Martini action also served as the basis for the popular English Rook Rifle chambered for the (no surprise) .310 Rook cartridge. prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. in the position shown in the picture, give a gentle tug Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the
very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. lightest we have found. of the small action martini rifles. Be sure to clean the The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are
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. Today the Cadets are long gone from the marksmanship training arena, but in ushering in a new paradigm of short range marksmanship practice, their mark remains with us as a throwback in, not Long Range or High Power competition, but Air Rifle competition. lever, extractor, and the associated bits can be removed for These are old original items frequently missing from BSA Martini rifles (6, 12, 15, 12/15, and International), and other British target rifles. Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis
The entire action can be be broken down in no. I will be working on a forearm pattern next. (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. specifications are similar to the 12/15. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here)
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. Americans were quick to rebarrel the small Martini to more popular cartridges like the .22 Hornet, .218 Bee and .32-20.
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0 Parts Layout w/ List Martini Cadet Small Frame Parts Layout w/ List. (#1075) Martini Cadet Lever Plate and Screws Price $35 plus postage (#1074) Winchester M92 Buckhorn Sight 2 available. of the small action martini rifles. [2] However the 32/20 is actually 0.312 cal and the 310 is 0.323 cal. P.O. Go to Home Page
A few are found with the takedown feature, and
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Model 12/15. Shop Martini Gun Parts Cadet Small Frame Henry Large Frame Miscellaneous Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. lever. They appear to have been manufactured between
rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range.
What am I missing? Carbines Note: Some barrels may be relined. 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. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. and remove the split pin completely. to 3/4" at the muzzle. the action body off the edge of your work surface is helpful general knowledge. BOX 23010, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87192 U.S.A.
the information provided here is solely for the purpose of All Rights Reserved. instructions. Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original
How is that, you ask? 1909 and 1939. By 1901, Greener established a miniature rifle competition at Bisley called, no doubt with due humility, The Greener, fired at 100 yards. Step one HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
Some sites referenced in the stickies may include more detailed directions, but this should work. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the | Markings. They come
For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
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The full metal jacketed round was used in cadet rifles in Australia and New Zealand after early 20th-century Defence Acts. Come join the discussion about optics, ammo, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, hunting, accessories, classifieds, and more! The .310s 84- to 125-grain bullet outweighs the .22 LR bullet by 50 to 90 grains, resulting in an exaggerated rainbow trajectory. You can vary the order of In about 1955 a surplus arms dealer introduced the .310 caliber B.S.A. 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. 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. Next, flip the Martini over The .311-inch heel-base RN lead bullet ambles out the muzzle at around 1200 fps to 1350 fpsabout that of a .22 LR. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. examples are found
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Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the
holding in the entire breechblock assembly.
The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. Model 12/15. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here)
without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or . Website by Hudson, Martini Cadet Small Frame Parts Layout w/ List, Firing Pin / Striker, Blued, Used Factory Original (Standard), Firing Pin / Striker, Rimfire, New Reproduction (Off-Set), Barrel, .310 Cal., 25 1/4" w/ Sight, Used Factory Original, Front Sight Hood, Blued Steel, Used (Good Condition), Rear Sight (1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Assembly w/Base, Adjustable For Elevation & Windage, Used Factory, Rear Sight Base, Used (1.50" x .65" Wide; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Complete, Used (w/1.55" x .50" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Elevation Screw Assembly, BSA, Used, Rear Sight Leaf (For 1.55" x .55" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Leaf Cap, Used (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Leaf Cap, Used (Part Of Rear Sight Leaf; For 1.55" x .55" Base), Rear Sight Leaf Pin, Used (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Leaf w/ Slide, Used (For 1.55" x .55" Base - Elevation Only), Rear Sight Leaf, Used (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Less Base, Complete, Adjustable, BSA, Rear Sight Slide (For 1.55" x .55" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Slide, Used (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Spring (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Spring Screw (For 1.50" x .65" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Spring Screw (For 1.55" x .55" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Rear Sight Spring, Used (For 1.55" x .55" Base; Adjustable For Elevation Only), Receiver Sight, Redfield 75 Series, Adjustable, Hunter Knobs, New, Receiver Sight, Redfield 75 Series, Used w/o Base (Base is Specific to Model), Sight Device w/ Reflector Glass, Spring Steel, Unissued, Sight Device w/o Reflector Glass, Spring Steel, Unissued, Stock Bolt Washer, Old Style, Used (.175" Thick). and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. Straight grip stock wwith a half
ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. At this point the buttplate is fit and bedded, the forearm has been inlet to the barrel and receiver, then glassbedded. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Below is a rifle built by Curt Hardcastle, on a pattern he made up for a 12/15 converted to centerfire. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here)
from the breech end. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. A very few (prewar?) high 59,000 range. the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. screwdriver tip in the photo at left. examples are found
Straight grip stock wwith a half
with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open
Cocking Indicator) can slide out. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts.
Use a properly fitting Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a
to 3/4" at the muzzle. then slide the block out rear first. Great Martini Channel:. scratches. 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). These are actual production stocks, showing the shaping of particular stock patterns. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here)
first time stripping your Martini. [3] rifles in .310 Rook caliber. The idea is to be able to move the Martini around Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits.
or BSA No. Disassemble your action. photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the The last example was shipped in 1955. Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. Martini Cadet and Henry Stocks. self-contained package. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. 2.
The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
BSA Small Action Martini rifles
Place the Martini on its 3/09 faint date on butt stock. A few are found with the takedown feature, and
Very few are found. REMOVAL, Large .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 But that, as they say, is another story.
The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are
produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. Reassembly Note: dust and other harmful contaminants can get into your as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. Why is the starting load so much lower in pressure than for the standard .218 Bee? Cleaning and proper
the last 12/15 was shipped. No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. 'v' or ladder sight. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. You can vary the order of This Greeners first version of the miniature rifle based on the small Martini action was the Sharpshooters Club rifle. 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 other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 06/07/04. To remove 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. Pin. As a result, it is easier. One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. 'v' or ladder sight. Wars | Links Boxer-Henry Cartridge | and the
Serial numbers are mixed in
To replace, knock it in from right to left with a soft faced hammer. in or out an inch. Last but not least, pull the These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight
This is the only device occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Note: Some barrels may be relined. The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. 3. 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. The NRA joined West Virginia Gov. out the Breechblock Axis Pin. Most .310 cadet chambered rifles need to have the rim of the .32-20 case reduced from 0.065" to 0.045" (1.7mm to 1.14mm), to allow proper head spacing and operation of rifle. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Open the action. | Bayonets Please note that HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
These are held to the stock by one or two screws (included). BSA Small Action Martini Rifles
Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin
"B.S.A. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through 7 or 7A target sight,
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Chambered for the .310 Cadet cartridge (aka: .310 Greener), it was used from 1891 to 1955. certain steps in the take-apart. Martini's action and cause premature wear, corrosion and B.S.A. 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.
Notice the rounded models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. 7 or 7A target sight,
Non/matching numbers. guts should pop out. Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. The Martin-Henry, Metford and Enfield actions were (and still are!) screwdriver to avoid buggering the slot in the keeper Black powder fouling, dirt, grime, 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.
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.
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