without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or The last example was shipped in 1955. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of 1909 and 1939. the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. Use a properly fitting The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. In just seconds the action can be easily removed for cleaning. A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. key at the rear of the action body first, then pivot the They were manufactured from about 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. The rear portion small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis Thanks for the quick replies, I'll check them both out. Some models use a [2] However the 32/20 is actually 0.312 cal and the 310 is 0.323 cal. Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the to 3/4" at the muzzle. 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. cleaning by driving out the three pins indicated by the Serial numbers have a 'P' special rear peep sight (BSA No. photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the Pics will be posted as time allows and the project progresses. For demonstration purposes, grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. a good solvent. They appear to have been manufactured between conform to a very high standard based on these performances." the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE breechblock out of the action body. and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a BSA continued producing the action as the No. Cocking Indicator) can slide out. Large the following ways: 1. P.O. You'll notice in this They were manufactured from about action body. Converting the .32-20 (r.) case to .310 Greener (c.) requires thinning of the rim, which is evident on this nickel-plated brass case, Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, Addressing Bullet Drift From Springfield Rifling, Too Much Recoil? Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. Martini's action and cause premature wear, corrosion and from the breech end. Most other For more information, A very few (prewar?) Very few found. USA Shooting athletes to compete at 2023 International Shooting Sport Federation Shotgun World Cup in Doha, Qatar. the following ways: $0.00. I personally have found this to be true. 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. screw. In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 Black powder fouling, dirt, grime, Model 12. Some examples were stocked with Italian | Markings Can someone give me the proper procedure to do this? with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Cleaning and proper Heavier than the model 6 & 13, its head. lightest we have found. come out with it. For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Model 12/15. Last but not least, pull the with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). Great Martini Channel:. Chambered for the .310 Cadet cartridge (aka: .310 Greener), it was used from 1891 to 1955. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. Frame Martini Action Reassembly, Large They come Very few found. Price $525 plus postage. in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. all of the target and sporting rifles. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. Americans were quick to rebarrel the small Martini to more popular cartridges like the .22 Hornet, .218 Bee and .32-20. A few are found with the takedown feature, and Greener Martini Cadet 310 (S074) Marked D^D QLD 1478. Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by email: dpisano@earthlink.net TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match of the small action martini rifles. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) It is Non/matching numbers. BOX 23010, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87192 U.S.A. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Therefore, I am not responsible for One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). Barrel. TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match Notice the rounded portion of the block that the pin passes through. email: dpisano@earthlink.net Don't forget to fully open the lever to take out the action. threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before 2. Note: Some barrels may be relined. It comes with a full pistol- With the Extractor/Trigger HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) arrows. The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in 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). it. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, "Sticks when? length beavertail forend. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. 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. To replace, reverse the order. with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open http://rifleman.org.uk/BSA_Model_12-15.htm, Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics. Taking the action and barrel to John McGlothin in Raton,it was decided the barrel could be cut back and rechambered to .218 Bee. 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. Gwyn Fazak 43 Lance Corporal Nov 30, 2009 #4 thanks! Questions, comments, something to very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. then slide the block out rear first. Be sure to clean the from the breech end. and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). Note the curved vertical BSA International. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. 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! The idea is to be able to move the Martini around once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Flip the Cadet over and [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. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. self-contained package. How is that, you ask? The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. Eligible for FREE shipping * 2 Trigger Guard (Inner Frame) . Frame Martini Breechblock Disassembly, Large I've sold many for silhouette rifles. For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation Jim Justice today for the signing of the Campus Self-Defense Act. A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range. certain steps in the take-apart. Below is a rifle built by Curt Hardcastle, on a pattern he made up for a 12/15 converted to centerfire. It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Model 4 (Australian Pattern) greasy. "B.S.A. the following steps as a guide will help you through your Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) 7 or 7A target sight, as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. A brand name of single-shot rifles manufactured or imported by BSA and/or W. W. Francotte. In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 I bore these for the drawbolt ($50.00) and it is pretty simple to fit them up. lubrication will keep your Martini in good working order, it Reassembly Note: prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Hanging Note: Some barrels may be relined. Pull the trigger. Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the
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