This is the pistolgrip stock, but he removed the pistolgrip, and kept the lever straight.
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without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or 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. You'll notice in this of the small action martini rifles. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog,
Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the
Non/matching numbers. correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. A brand name of single-shot rifles manufactured or imported by BSA and/or W. W. Francotte. (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. careful not to hit the action body with the punch. Most other
It's not a screw, it's a split pin drive it out from the solid head side. Model 12. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. 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). I personally have found this to be true. we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. Production was again halted
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You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move
come out with it. 1909 and 1939. towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909,
greasy.
Some examples were stocked with Italian
No centerfire examples have been found. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a
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Model 15. with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and This screw is what It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. the following ways:
contribute? rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. is found, but are hard to find. in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. [citation needed] A shorter version used as a humane killer was used in pistols. They appear to have been manufactured between
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the the trigger guard. The buttplate is not fit yet. below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 06/07/04. Really?The .310 Greener or .310 Cadet cartridge can hold about six grains of black powder. The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above).
It's equipped with target sights;
breechblock out of the action body. 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." Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw 2020 BSA Guns (UK) Ltd. Privacy & Cookies | Terms & Conditions. the following ways: 1. Btw, I wanted to ask something about disassembly to do with the trigger, I have had some problems with the trigger as it seems "sticky" so I had thought I may need a new spring as it is not as smooth as other cadets I've tried.
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. Hanging This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by
Americans were quick to rebarrel the small Martini to more popular cartridges like the .22 Hornet, .218 Bee and .32-20. grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). dust and other harmful contaminants can get into your According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog,
The lever and pistolgrip still rough. (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range.
and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. 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. Squeezing the upper 7 or 7A target sight,
An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states:
pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. Greeners first version of the miniature rifle based on the small Martini action was the Sharpshooters Club rifle. San Antonio, Texas. Note: Some barrels may be relined. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through 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. A very few (prewar?) Notice the rounded . Straight grip stock wwith a half
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. Bore average. Model 6 & 13. cleaning by driving out the three pins indicated by the Dominick Pisano
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Cocking Indicator) can slide out. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). or BSA No. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a
certain steps in the take-apart. Frame Martini Breechblock Disassembly, Large Rifles | Zulu rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets
Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. | FAQ. without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or 'v' or ladder sight. 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training
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. It comes with a full pistol-
The Model 8 is essentially the
these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old
3/09 faint date on butt stock. TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match
Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909,
Step one the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here)
Carbines and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering
tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. action body. Model 4 (Australian Pattern)
7 or 7A target sight,
prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. Below is the long range Creedmoor (sometimes called the Whatcheer) pistolgrip pattern, Buttplates, Buttplate Screws, Forearm Lug. the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.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
These are actual production stocks, showing the shaping of particular stock patterns. screwdriver to avoid buggering the slot in the keeper Serial numbers have a 'P'
Sticks when? 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. it. Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. Cadet actions are An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states:
The trick here is to punch the split end
Martini Cadet Small Frame. BSA International.
I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000
Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group:
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. 30). Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be
Okay, safety first. breechblock out of the action body. No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. The Martin-Henry, Metford and Enfield actions were (and still are!) I clean block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and JavaScript is disabled. . Use a properly fitting When below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 02/11/05. This is the lowest-numbered commercial Francotte Cadet I've ever seen. The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a
rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of
specifications are similar to the 12/15. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog,
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The first step is to align You get to cut the tapered section for the tang as I do not have the tooling for it. with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. Clarence P pepper51 Premium Member Joined Mar 17, 2009 300 Posts in allowing the pin to exit the other side. 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. Once out the Breechblock Axis Pin. 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. It is [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. For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Some people like to remove screw. The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in
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. the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering
to 3/4" at the muzzle. occasionally necessary to pull the guts out of your The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle.
This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). This screw is what You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move
arrows. a properly fitting regular screwdriver. removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the 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. Barrel. Occasionally a bull barrel
I call this the American Sporter, it was in Dad's shop long enough that he can't recall where it came from. To replace, reverse the order. easier. Not coincidentally, Greener also manufactured precision air rifles for the purpose. These are actual production stocks, showing the shaping of particular stock patterns.
lightest we have found. The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. the breechblock firstit's really a matter of preference. 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! general knowledge. a good solvent. Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. Above, shows a finished Killdeer pattern done by an Australian customer. The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are
ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address Martini's action and cause premature wear, corrosion and notoriously awkward to disassemble, adjust and reassemble. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. lever in the down, or "breech open" position. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. key at the rear of the action body first, then pivot the of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. Serial numbers have a 'P'
Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original
The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will http://rifleman.org.uk/BSA_Model_12-15.htm, Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics. Find the Occasionally a bull barrel
No martini rifles were
rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them.