martini cadet disassembly

Cadet Action Disassembly. Model 6 & 13. 7 or 7A target sight, right side, with the cocking indicator down. No centerfire examples have been found. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. The breechblock, operating The idea is to be able to move the Martini around HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) 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. ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. Pin. special rear peep sight (BSA No. Once Find the 1909 and 1939. The lever had been cut off sometime in the past, so an extension will be welded on, and the new stock will determine the needed arch and length for the lever. out the Breechblock Axis Pin. models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." scratches. specifications are similar to the 12/15. certain steps in the take-apart. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE Straight grip stock wwith a half even severe mechanical problems. 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. TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match Phone 210-696-7621 This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by None of BSA martini 2. (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. Note: Some barrels may be relined. 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Some people like to remove specifications are similar to the 12/15. the last 12/15 was shipped. Some people like to remove the action body off the edge of your work surface is helpful walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. The Arisaka May Be Your Solution, Last Cartridge Of An Empire: .303 British, Competitors Corner: March 2023 | An NRA Shooting Sports Journal, Throwback Thursday: History's Longest Duel | NRA Family, U.S. Air Force Pistol Team: My Start, And A Daring Trip | An NRA Shooting Sports Journal, Winchesters New King Buck Classic Youth Sporting Clays Event Will Have $10,000 In Prizes, USA Shooting Trap, Skeet Athletes Competing At 2023 ISSF World Cup Qatar, Collegiate Rifle: Great America Rifle Conference Championship Lands Akron In No. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). Shop our selection today! Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the The rifles will often chamber the similarly sized .32-20 Winchester and fire with some accuracy. [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. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). Numrich Gun Parts Corporation No martini rifles were HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) cocked, the tip of this indicator protrudes out of the top Model 4 (Australian Pattern) Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: This is the only device Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the "B.S.A. grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. Serial numbers have a 'P' this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. 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. 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. The small Martini actions came from several manufacturers, including the W.W. Greener company, Webley & Scott, Westley-Richards and Birmingham Small Arms (BSA). I've sold many for silhouette rifles. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). or BSA No. Moderators:The Double D, Viclav, Johnny Yuma, GrantR Canada, Carignan Salieres, vincent998. correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open Carbines Scroll to Top with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and Use a properly fitting screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in Case Hardened Receiver Wars | Links A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini email: dpisano@earthlink.net prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. BOX 23010, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87192 U.S.A. this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. Barrel. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) They can be carved in any wood you desire. "B.S.A. Sticks when? walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). right side, with the cocking indicator down. email: dpisano@earthlink.net of the guts are held in by a key arrangement. Barrel. Greener believed a miniature rifle, rather than a full-size and full-recoil service rifle, was adequate and desirable for teaching marksmanship. . 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. One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) 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! Martini Disassembly 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. 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). To replace, knock it in from right to left with a soft faced hammer. self-contained package. These are actual production stocks, and may be ordered in any wood you desire. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). 500 Westley-Richards miniature MartiniHenry rifles were available by October 1902 (Auckland Star), and 5000 by April 1903 (Star). holding in the entire breechblock assembly. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). They were manufactured from about For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) female counterpart at the rear of the action with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. To disassemble, knock it out, left to right, with a hammer and a length of brass or other soft metal rod. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. You'll notice in this It engages a BSA Small Action Martini Rifles This is found, but are hard to find. drive out the split pin using a punch and rubber mallet. I personally have found this to be true. photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the The first step is to align the keeper screw to allow the split pin in the lower front portion of the action to be . The purpose of the moon shaped cut is to enable Very few are found. In 1905, the British War Office finally begrudged the usefulness of scaled-down rifles for training and adopted a .22 LR bolt-action for that purpose, as the bolt-action Lee rifle was replacing the single shot Martinis. special rear peep sight (BSA No. You may have to hold 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 Bore average. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing The .311-inch heel-base RN lead bullet ambles out the muzzle at around 1200 fps to 1350 fpsabout that of a .22 LR. JavaScript is disabled. by 1986. The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle. the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat 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. For demonstration purposes, BSA Martini 02826. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. Come join the discussion about optics, ammo, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, hunting, accessories, classifieds, and more! 'v' or ladder sight. Martini cadet rifle to the American gun market, Frank de Haas wrote in his 1969 book, Single Shot Rifles and Actions. A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. No centerfire examples have been found. to 3/4" at the muzzle. body. It comes with a full pistol- Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. Please note that Place the Martini on its special rear peep sight (BSA No. screw. 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. They come breechblock out of the action body. any damages occurring as a result of these Pull the trigger. Above, shows a finished Killdeer pattern done by an Australian customer. Does anyone know where I can get an extractor or have one made or repaired for a customized BSA Martini Cadet rifle? the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. Some nail holes in butt stock. Very few are found. The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle. [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. Use an old tooth brush to clean all the nooks and crannies. with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. http://rifleman.org.uk/BSA_Model_12-15.htm, Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics. 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. length beavertail forend. below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 02/11/05. 3. Note: Some barrels may be relined. [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. to 3/4" at the muzzle. Once the keeper screw is Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the Questions, comments, something to THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE They were also sold to the public thereafter, as the BSA No.4, 4a, 4b and 5 in other calibres like the .297/230 and .22 rimfire. For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. its head. in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. a properly fitting regular screwdriver. 30). I've sold many for silhouette rifles. Questions, comments, something to No martini rifles were In just seconds the action can be easily removed for cleaning. once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath Due to this 10 thousandths difference the accuracy of a .32/20 round cannot be guaranteed. a good solvent. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. REMOVAL, Large Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) screwdriver tip in the photo at left. Can someone give me the proper procedure to do this? 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 surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through 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. Need Martini parts? Disassemble your action. A very few (prewar?) At this point the buttplate is fit and bedded, the forearm has been inlet to the barrel and receiver, then glassbedded. Production was again halted Thanks for the quick replies, I'll check them both out. threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before I will be working on a forearm pattern next. The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly 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. Model 15 - Special Stock. "B.S.A. Occasionally a bull barrel Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a It is not intended as an instructional Most other For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) 1909 and 1939. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Acero 6 O/R Dec 03, 2009 #5 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Thinwall or thickwall actions. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). all of the target and sporting rifles. Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original lightest we have found. Greener Martini Cadet 310 (S074) Marked D^D QLD 1478. 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. Product #: PDF0266 Part Key: 0. Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or Model 12. Model 6 & 13. You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move Note: Some barrels may be relined. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) 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. 7 or 7A target sight, ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address No martini rifles were Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned The lever and pistolgrip still rough. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. Model 12/15. Taking the action and barrel to John McGlothin in Raton,it was decided the barrel could be cut back and rechambered to .218 Bee. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. Credits 68 subscribers You won't believe how easy it is to disassemble the Modern Martini. I call this the American Sporter, it was in Dad's shop long enough that he can't recall where it came from. removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address in or out an inch. BSA apparently did land a contract to produce about 80,000 .310 Greener miniature rifles from 1911 to 1913. in or out an inch. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, http://www.e-gunparts.com/products_new.asp?CatID=3215. 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. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) The last example was shipped in 1955. Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. With the guts photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the notoriously awkward to disassemble, adjust and reassemble. 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." The straight grip, shown in the photo below, is known as the Killdeer. the extractor back with a dental pick, or screwdriver as you the following steps as a guide will help you through your (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. specifications are similar to the 12/15. the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. Ebony forearm tips are a popular option, 90.00 additonal. speed of the 32-40 compared to about 2250 fps for the .32 Spl. 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). greasy. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. Very few found. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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. Okay, safety first. It took me a little while to realise that it was a split pin! 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. lightest we have found. For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. about at the rear of the action body guts. reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. USA Shooting athletes to compete at 2023 International Shooting Sport Federation Shotgun World Cup in Doha, Qatar. 2. and the The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 Serial numbers are mixed in The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. Cleaning and proper Note: Some barrels may be relined. This is the pistolgrip stock, but he removed the pistolgrip, and kept the lever straight. seat the front portion of the guts back into the rifle. work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. This From the main Mauser factory in Oberndorf. conform to a very high standard based on these performances." towards the front of the rifle on the trigger guard, and the action body. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF Free counters provided by Honesty.com. They appear to have been manufactured between or BSA No. It featured a sporting style stock with an adjustable aperture sight mounted on the tang. This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by 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." 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 Chambered for the .310 Cadet cartridge (aka: .310 Greener), it was used from 1891 to 1955. CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. The Model 8 is essentially the A small rifle shooting a small cartridge would do just as well for demonstrating the fundamentals, and so the well-respected gun maker chose a scaled-down version of the big Martini as an ideal starting point, and he created the diminutive (compared to the .450/.500 and .303 British service cartridges) .310 Greener cartridge to fire in it. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) 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. Heavier than the model 6 & 13, tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. 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). Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. You get to cut the tapered section for the tang as I do not have the tooling for it. What Winfield did accomplish with the .310 Martini Cadet Rifles, however, was to provide a small Martini action suitable for centerfire cartridges. P.O. To remove For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. The Model 8 is essentially the HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE), For more information, 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. Note: Some barrels may be relined. high 59,000 range. Most other the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the San Antonio, Texas. The small Martini action did appear in the Olympics in .22 LR rimfire configuration, the Australians did utilize the rifle to train its military cadets, and the little rifle-cartridge combination rendered adequate precision for the standards of its day, which is well over a hundred years ago now, for training neophytes the fundamentals of marksmanship.Miniature RiflesThe Cadets small Martini action is so-named because it is based upon an older bigger brother, which itself bears the monikers of several cousins, including Peabody-Martini, Martini-Henry and Martini-Enfield. "Sticks when? 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. Rifles | Zulu This is the Francotte Cadet's cocking indicator. dust and other harmful contaminants can get into your threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before The rear portion ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. Occasionally a bull barrel An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they You must engage the For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering the breechblock firstit's really a matter of preference. Very few are found. I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. To remove or BSA No. 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are when you fire aor when you pull the trigger? Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. None of BSA martini "may" make enough of a difference that you may not notice or care, but the major factors of bullet weight and diameter still apply. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out Modifications involve length resizing, and in most cases reducing the rim thickness. portion of the block that the pin passes through. these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. 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." the last 12/15 was shipped. | Infantry lubrication will keep your Martini in good working order, it Very few found. For more information, Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. instructions. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). 2020 BSA Guns (UK) Ltd. Privacy & Cookies | Terms & Conditions. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in Below is a rifle built by Curt Hardcastle, on a pattern he made up for a 12/15 converted to centerfire. 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.

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