1909 and 1939. 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." models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. 1. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. Note: Some barrels may be relined. TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match Sort by: Show Available. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). COLLECTOR FIREARMS 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. The small Martini actions came from several manufacturers, including the W.W. Greener company, Webley & Scott, Westley-Richards and Birmingham Small Arms (BSA). Manufacturers Martini Cadet Small Frame. Really?The .310 Greener or .310 Cadet cartridge can hold about six grains of black powder. Model 4 (Australian Pattern) HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. The entire action can be be broken down in no. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. in the position shown in the picture, give a gentle tug Upon disassembly, I found the extractor is missing the prong on one side. screw instead of a split pin. You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, For demonstration purposes, the extractor back with a dental pick, or screwdriver as you Introduced in 1947, it is the final model 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. incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. fifthhorsm. Need Martini parts? portion of the block that the pin passes through. is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. high 59,000 range. obscure markings. Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the Greeners first version of the miniature rifle based on the small Martini action was the Sharpshooters Club rifle. They appear to have been manufactured between These are actual production stocks, showing the shaping of particular stock patterns. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. lubrication will keep your Martini in good working order, it From the main Mauser factory in Oberndorf. Moderators:The Double D, Viclav, Johnny Yuma, GrantR Canada, Carignan Salieres, vincent998. Now, a little disclaimer: Pin. 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training Model 6 & 13. Martini Cadet Action Disassembly For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. Use a properly fitting 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? THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE 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. Cocking Indicator) can slide out. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open No martini rifles were BOB ADAMS But that, as they say, is another story. It took me a little while to realise that it was a split pin! 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. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) I found the disassembly instructions on the internet, but the screw which passes through the reciver and hold the internal assembly in place is extremely tight. Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 06/07/04. 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). the keeper screw to allow the split pin in the lower front Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. Come join the discussion about optics, ammo, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, hunting, accessories, classifieds, and more! HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) [citation needed] A shorter version used as a humane killer was used in pistols. [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. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Once Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. $ 25 Available (Non-firearm) Shipping $ 7.50 U.S. Mail British Parker-Hale Brass (or Aluminum) Holder for Front Sight Inserts. the the trigger guard. 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! self-contained package. (Click on image for larger view) Cadet actions are 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 B.S.A. Martini cadet rifle to the American gun market, Frank de Haas wrote in his 1969 book, Single Shot Rifles and Actions. For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. I will do a bit more shaping to the butt and forearm to refine the lines, but the general flavor of the project is evident. "B.S.A. Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. Place the Martini on its ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. Using a regular screwdriver Most other Occasionally a bull barrel Production was again halted Disassemble your action. The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when Serial numbers are mixed in A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) right side, with the cocking indicator down. or BSA No. The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of cocked, the tip of this indicator protrudes out of the top To replace, knock it in from right to left with a soft faced hammer. breechblock out of the action body. 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. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. Occasionally a bull barrel The .310s 84- to 125-grain bullet outweighs the .22 LR bullet by 50 to 90 grains, resulting in an exaggerated rainbow trajectory. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). Serial numbers have a 'P' The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle. For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. when you fire aor when you pull the trigger? 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 Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a speed of the 32-40 compared to about 2250 fps for the .32 Spl. Frame Martini Action Disassembly, Large the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly its head. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) 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) 7 or 7A target sight, the following ways: 1. 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 instructions. It is Model 12/15. A very few (prewar?) to 3/4" at the muzzle. high 59,000 range. ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. 226 Williams Ln. The guts of the action will pivot Pics will be posted as time allows and the project progresses. Martini-Henry Action Disassembly Gungeek 10.5K subscribers Subscribe 83 Share 9.1K views 9 years ago Pulling the Martini apart. Non/matching numbers. Not coincidentally, Greener also manufactured precision air rifles for the purpose. (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and Boxer-Henry Cartridge | the following steps as a guide will help you through your towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting BOX 23010, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87192 U.S.A. The NRA joined West Virginia Gov. 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). Next, flip the Martini over It featured a sporting style stock with an adjustable aperture sight mounted on the tang. Very few found. This No centerfire examples have been found. When Credits dust and other harmful contaminants can get into your lever, extractor, and the associated bits can be removed for of the guts are held in by a key arrangement. It engages a For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. by 1986. Be sure to clean the Open the action. Model 15. The Model 8 is essentially the Find the I personally have found this to be true. It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. 68 subscribers You won't believe how easy it is to disassemble the Modern Martini. Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Product #: PDF0266 Part Key: 0. grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. 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. below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 02/11/05. One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. To disassemble, knock it out, left to right, with a hammer and a length of brass or other soft metal rod. It is not intended as an instructional Such serves to imitate the trajectory of heavier bullets over longer distances for training purposes, but runs counter to what hunters need for game. Step one portion of the block that the pin passes through. specifications are similar to the 12/15. cleaning by driving out the three pins indicated by the The full metal jacketed round was used in cadet rifles in Australia and New Zealand after early 20th-century Defence Acts. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. Therefore, I am not responsible for without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or Some models use a 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 .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. 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. lever. high 59,000 range. The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. 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. Most other The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets. Frame Martini Forend Disassembly, Francotte For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move and remove the split pin completely. The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. They appear to have been manufactured between I bore these for the drawbolt ($50.00) and it is pretty simple to fit them up. produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. And really, that was its point. Okay, safety first. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Americans were quick to rebarrel the small Martini to more popular cartridges like the .22 Hornet, .218 Bee and .32-20. Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. 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. This is the only device same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. Place the Martini on its ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. Frame Martini Breechblock Disassembly, Large when you fire aor when you pull the trigger? To replace, reverse the order. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Numrich Gun Parts Corporation Heavier than the model 6 & 13, 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. 3/09 faint date on butt stock. (#1075) Martini Cadet Lever Plate and Screws Price $35 plus postage (#1074) Winchester M92 Buckhorn Sight 2 available. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. lever in the down, or "breech open" position. To remove a good solvent. (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles Questions, comments, something to specifications are similar to the 12/15. about at the rear of the action body guts. Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original action body. This is the only device San Antonio, Texas. 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. (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. 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. prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) the breechblock firstit's really a matter of preference. Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. Heavier than the model 6 & 13, of the small action martini rifles. Very few are found. Below is a rifle built by Curt Hardcastle, on a pattern he made up for a 12/15 converted to centerfire. we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. Heavier than the model 6 & 13, Case Hardened Receiver holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. At this point the buttplate is fit and bedded, the forearm has been inlet to the barrel and receiver, then glassbedded. all of the target and sporting rifles. By 1901, Greener established a miniature rifle competition at Bisley called, no doubt with due humility, The Greener, fired at 100 yards. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) 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. course in gunsmithing. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through Highlights from the March 2023 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRAs competitive shooting journal. The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). It's equipped with target sights; According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering With the guts 1909 and 1939. Martini Cadet Small Frame. All Rights Reserved. guts should pop out. 1. .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate None of BSA martini occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the portion of the pin together with pliers makes removal Clarence P pepper51 Premium Member Joined Mar 17, 2009 300 Posts special rear peep sight (BSA No. Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. examples are found 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. .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they These are held to the stock by one or two screws (included). the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) it. Martini's action and cause premature wear, corrosion and Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned Why is the starting load so much lower in pressure than for the standard .218 Bee? BSA Small Action Martini Rifles. 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." (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. Notice the rounded Some examples were stocked with Italian certain steps in the take-apart. It comes with a full pistol- greasy. the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns Don't forget to fully open the lever to take out the action. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a Using email: dpisano@earthlink.net Note: Some barrels may be relined. An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. careful not to hit the action body with the punch. Using a regular screwdriver . same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat screwdriver tip in the photo at left. Jim Justice today for the signing of the Campus Self-Defense Act. Reassembly Note: occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. is found, but are hard to find. is found, but are hard to find. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, All Rights Reserved. small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis Note the curved vertical Add to cart. contribute? once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath But, Greener asked, how much room does one really need to teach rifle marksmanship? The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will Gwyn Fazak 43 Lance Corporal Nov 30, 2009 #4 thanks! 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. from the breech end. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing [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. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). 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. of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. Use an old tooth brush to clean all the nooks and crannies. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, http://www.e-gunparts.com/products_new.asp?CatID=3215. "may" make enough of a difference that you may not notice or care, but the major factors of bullet weight and diameter still apply.
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