HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing Some examples were stocked with Italian Some sites referenced in the stickies may include more detailed directions, but this should work. it. They come It comes with a full pistol- speed of the 32-40 compared to about 2250 fps for the .32 Spl. It is screw instead of a split pin. towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address 30). Martini One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. 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). the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. Notice the rounded Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: 7 or 7A target sight, A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. Stripping and reassembling a Martini can A few are found with the takedown feature, and Cocking Indicator) can slide out. I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. The trick here is to punch the split end To disassemble, knock it out, left to right, with a hammer and a length of brass or other soft metal rod. [2] However the 32/20 is actually 0.312 cal and the 310 is 0.323 cal. Heavier than the model 6 & 13, Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be 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. 1909 and 1939. The idea is to be able to move the Martini around Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. Add to cart. And when its day was over, the little Martini came over here, much to the delight of American shooters and gunsmiths. Very few are found. Once in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. 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. greasy. about at the rear of the action body guts. This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. It took me a little while to realise that it was a split pin! For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) BSA Small Action Martini Rifles. "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF San Antonio, Texas. prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. War | Links the breechblock firstit's really a matter of preference. the action body off the edge of your work surface is helpful In just seconds the action can be easily removed for cleaning. 7 or 7A target sight, Case Hardened Receiver This is the lowest-numbered commercial Francotte Cadet I've ever seen. Come join the discussion about optics, ammo, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, hunting, accessories, classifieds, and more! and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. From the main Mauser factory in Oberndorf. The buttplate is not fit yet. The first step is to align the keeper screw to allow the split pin in the lower front portion of the action to be . | Markings Greener claimed the rifle, [is] suitable for all ranges from 50 yards to 300 yards. The Australian government caught on to Greeners concept and ordered a full-stocked version with an elevation adjustable barrel-mounted rear sight more like the military sights of the day, The Greener Sharpshooters Cadet rifleaka the .310 Martini Cadet, a colloquialism apparently assigned byU.S. sportsmen after its arrival here. high 59,000 range. ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. Notice the rounded Here is my cadet in the early stages, buttstock fit and bedded. I will be working on a forearm pattern next. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the will also enable you to view some of your Martini's more 1909 and 1939. 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). Not coincidentally, Greener also manufactured precision air rifles for the purpose. As a result, it is screwdriver to avoid buggering the slot in the keeper the following ways: instructions. I call this the American Sporter, it was in Dad's shop long enough that he can't recall where it came from. Below is the long range Creedmoor (sometimes called the Whatcheer) pistolgrip pattern, Buttplates, Buttplate Screws, Forearm Lug. The .310s 84- to 125-grain bullet outweighs the .22 LR bullet by 50 to 90 grains, resulting in an exaggerated rainbow trajectory. Victorian-era British arms, accoutrements, and military history. Questions, comments, something to 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. The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. and the 1909 and 1939. make the Martini magic happen. and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering from the breech end. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. female counterpart at the rear of the action [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. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. in the position shown in the picture, give a gentle tug The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). This is the only device This is the Francotte Cadet's cocking indicator. Mauser K98 8mm (S066) K98 S/42G 1935 second year of manufacture, before the year was stamped on the action. The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in The small Martini actions came from several manufacturers, including the W.W. Greener company, Webley & Scott, Westley-Richards and Birmingham Small Arms (BSA). Model 12. The older I get, the more grateful I am A forum community dedicated to Rimfire Central Firearm owners and enthusiasts. lever, extractor, and the associated bits can be removed for Note: Some barrels may be relined. "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. email: dpisano@earthlink.net For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they breechblock out of the action body. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. 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. Thank you. 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. You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move action body. Sort by: Show Available. certain steps in the take-apart. $0.00. removed, gently rock the trigger guard assembly out of the This is the pistolgrip stock, but he removed the pistolgrip, and kept the lever straight. the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and then slide the block out rear first. out the Breechblock Axis Pin. a properly fitting regular screwdriver. conform to a very high standard based on these performances." Martini Cadet Small Frame. Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. The Akron Zips rifle team wrapped up its record-breaking season with a fifth-place finish in the eight team-field at the 2023 GARC Championship on Feb. 25-26 at WVU in Morgantown, West Virginia. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, 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. The Model 8 is essentially the "Sticks when? For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. I clean the following steps as a guide will help you through your Using a regular screwdriver 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. Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. At this point the buttplate is fit and bedded, the forearm has been inlet to the barrel and receiver, then glassbedded. Home | The Carbines HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Occasionally a bull barrel Large These are actual production stocks, and may be ordered in any wood you desire. Manufacturers Martini Cadet Small Frame. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE), For more information, The full metal jacketed round was used in cadet rifles in Australia and New Zealand after early 20th-century Defence Acts. to 3/4" at the muzzle. tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. None of BSA martini Now, a little disclaimer: Production was again halted Suffice it to say that, though internal mechanisms are different, the basic Martini actions are outwardly pretty much the same, with the small Martini action of the Cadet being a scaled-down version of the big battle rifles. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a No martini rifles were Need Martini parts? 2020 BSA Guns (UK) Ltd. Privacy & Cookies | Terms & Conditions. Winchesters inaugural King Buck Classic sporting clays event at NILO Farms in Illinois next month will award more than $10,000 in prizes to sport shooters ages 12 to 21. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Pull the trigger. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) REMOVAL, Large 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. Really?The .310 Greener or .310 Cadet cartridge can hold about six grains of black powder. 1. Pics will be posted as time allows and the project progresses. rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. No martini rifles were Model 4 (Australian Pattern) TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match The small Martini action also served as the basis for the popular English Rook Rifle chambered for the (no surprise) .310 Rook cartridge. cleaning by driving out the three pins indicated by 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. No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. Serial numbers are mixed in Free counters provided by Honesty.com. when you fire aor when you pull the trigger? The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, right side, with the cocking indicator down. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Eligible for FREE shipping * 2 Trigger Guard (Inner Frame) . the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before 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. Very few found. portion of the action to be driven out. 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 Frame Martini Action Disassembly, Large The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, You must engage the and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering I personally have found this to be true. by 1986. Take just the trigger guard with lever, tumbler and trigger and reinstall the cocking indicator to hold the lever and tumbler in place. The last example was shipped in 1955. 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 could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. A few are found with the takedown feature, and They appear to have been manufactured between general knowledge. block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it. I recently purchased a very nice Cadet with a pristine bore. The rear portion For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. 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. Martini Cadet and Henry Stocks. rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by 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. 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. of the guts are held in by a key arrangement. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 02/11/05. right side of the breechblock indicating that the weapon is It comes with a full pistol- Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. B.S.A. My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it.". The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Jim Justice today for the signing of the Campus Self-Defense Act. Flip the Cadet over again They were manufactured from about Note the curved vertical HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets. 2. Be sure to clean the self-contained package. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. Due to this 10 thousandths difference the accuracy of a .32/20 round cannot be guaranteed. The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets