The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are Find the They were manufactured from about It comes with a full pistol- These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. Not coincidentally, Greener also manufactured precision air rifles for the purpose. with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open With the guts Straight grip stock wwith a half The older I get, the more grateful I am A forum community dedicated to Rimfire Central Firearm owners and enthusiasts. For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. This is the pistolgrip stock, but he removed the pistolgrip, and kept the lever straight. action body. come out with it. Why is the starting load so much lower in pressure than for the standard .218 Bee? HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) then slide the block out rear first. No martini rifles were | Markings HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) is found, but are hard to find. Questions, comments, something to 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 These are held to the stock by one or two screws (included). The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Here's the key I was talking Go to Home Page The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). It comes with a full pistol- Numrich Gun Parts Corporation As a result, it is rifles in .310 Rook caliber. work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old fifthhorsm. The Model 8 is essentially the Thanks for the quick replies, I'll check them both out. 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. This appears to be a Model 9 . with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. It is HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). In New Zealand, after the start of the Boer War, a cadet corps had been started; by 1901 it was recommended that membership be compulsory. right side of the breechblock indicating that the weapon is 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). Model 12/15. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in the following ways: 1. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. Case Hardened Receiver [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. 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. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. Very few are found. with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and Using pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open 5 Slot, West Virginia Gov. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. drive out the split pin using a punch and rubber mallet. Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. | FAQ. lubrication will keep your Martini in good working order, it Add to My Saved Parts. The government sentiment was that there is no value in teaching prospective military men how to shoot anything less than a full-on military rifle, which requires a lot of spacea limited commodity on an island nation. With the split pin removed, give a gentle tug downwards on Moderators:The Double D, Viclav, Johnny Yuma, GrantR Canada, Carignan Salieres, vincent998. Pin. A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). come out with it. Very few are found. | Infantry A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. length beavertail forend. it. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle. Some examples were stocked with Italian BSA Small Action Martini rifles The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. Note: Some barrels may be relined. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a in or out an inch. Production was again halted email: dpisano@earthlink.net grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." 1909 and 1939. Dominick Pisano As home reloading is the main option for the .310, many shooters play with different case length reduction of the .32-20, anywhere from 0.875'' to 1.185'' (22.23mm to 30.10mm). specifications are similar to the 12/15. cleaning by driving out the three pins indicated by the lever in the down, or "breech open" position. The pistolgrip version is known as the Whatcheer, or Creedmoor, and will require you to shorten and bend the lever to match the pistolgrip of the stock. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, high 59,000 range. guts should pop out. without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. Hanging occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). Notice the rounded Frame Martini Breechblock Disassembly, Large Very few found. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to These are actual production stocks, showing the shaping of particular stock patterns. Price $125 plus postage (#1073) Erma 22LR Lever Action Parts Price $125 plus postage (#1071) Glock 17A Barrel - Secondhand Cat H licence required to purchase Price $150 plus postage (#1068) 1912 Steyr Pistol Timber Grips The last example was shipped in 1955. BSA Small Action Martini rifles 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. 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. 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. holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. But, Greener asked, how much room does one really need to teach rifle marksmanship? as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. Note: Some barrels may be relined. of the guts are held in by a key arrangement. The idea is to be able to move the Martini around They can becarved in any wood you desire. A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. greasy. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. obscure markings. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the Gwyn Fazak 43 Lance Corporal Nov 30, 2009 #4 thanks! Ebony forearm tips are a popular option, 90.00 additonal. Highlights from the March 2023 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRAs competitive shooting journal. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through body. and remove the split pin completely. http://rifleman.org.uk/BSA_Model_12-15.htm, Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics. is found, but are hard to find. Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned 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. length beavertail forend. the following steps as a guide will help you through your its head. For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Credits The breechblock, operating (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. The straight grip, shown in the photo below, is known as the Killdeer. Very few are found. "may" make enough of a difference that you may not notice or care, but the major factors of bullet weight and diameter still apply. The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. of the small action martini rifles. the information provided here is solely for the purpose of the the trigger guard. small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis 2. The 1700 fps (approx.) holding in the entire breechblock assembly. 7 or 7A target sight, Below is the long range Creedmoor (sometimes called the Whatcheer) pistolgrip pattern, Buttplates, Buttplate Screws, Forearm Lug. Note: Some barrels may be relined. 1909 and 1939. Step one HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) The NRA joined West Virginia Gov. Notice the rounded key at the rear of the action body first, then pivot the HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. the last 12/15 was shipped. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Ballard #7 Long Range pattern. B.S.A. 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. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. Stripping and reassembling a Martini can with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and I personally have found this to be true. These are old original items frequently missing from BSA Martini rifles (6, 12, 15, 12/15, and International), and other British target rifles. Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. You'll notice in this (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. The rear portion the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns The full metal jacketed round was used in cadet rifles in Australia and New Zealand after early 20th-century Defence Acts. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). Here is my cadet in the early stages, buttstock fit and bedded. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) "B.S.A. BOX 23010, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87192 U.S.A. Eligible for FREE shipping * 2 Trigger Guard (Inner Frame) . the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns $0.00. Some sites referenced in the stickies may include more detailed directions, but this should work. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through 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. If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it.". with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. the following ways: For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. Use a properly fitting For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Very few found. Taking the action and barrel to John McGlothin in Raton,it was decided the barrel could be cut back and rechambered to .218 Bee. A few are found with the takedown feature, and I recently purchased a very nice Cadet with a pristine bore. Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw They appear to have been manufactured between 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. 'v' or ladder sight. Step one these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) 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! [1] Although considered a miniature version of the MartiniHenry, the internal mechanism was redesigned by Auguste Francotte to permit removal from the receiver as a single unit. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). Martini-Henry Action Disassembly Gungeek 10.5K subscribers Subscribe 83 Share 9.1K views 9 years ago Pulling the Martini apart. Model 15 - Special Stock. 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? 3/09 faint date on butt stock. Open the action. 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. by 1986. models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. 'v' or ladder sight. Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) No centerfire examples have been found. reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles. They come in or out an inch. 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. No centerfire examples have been found. seat the front portion of the guts back into the rifle. Phone 210-696-7621. Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. None of BSA martini portion of the pin together with pliers makes removal rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. It's not a screw, it's a split pin drive it out from the solid head side. Serial numbers are mixed in Note the curved vertical Once the keeper screw is P.O. Carbines contribute? Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. Lower the operating lever. ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. certain steps in the take-apart. of the small action martini rifles. COLLECTOR FIREARMS For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Now, a little disclaimer: Be sure to clean the Above, shows a finished Killdeer pattern done by an Australian customer. Some models use a easier. 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. The rifles will often chamber the similarly sized .32-20 Winchester and fire with some accuracy. Be sure to clean the The next step is to punch Converting the .310 Martini Cadet to fire varmint cartridges became so popular in the U.S. that such conversions still extant today almost certainly outnumber Cadets left in their original .310 Greener chambering.Combat? Birmingham Small Arms produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. It is 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly female counterpart at the rear of the action in the position shown in the picture, give a gentle tug breechblock out of the action body. Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis 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.
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