martini cadet disassembly

or BSA No. and remove the split pin completely. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. It featured a sporting style stock with an adjustable aperture sight mounted on the tang. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. when you fire aor when you pull the trigger? This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, Here's the key I was talking Model 6 & 13. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of 30). In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. lever. It's equipped with target sights; [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 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) These are actual production stocks, showing the shaping of particular stock patterns. in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. 'v' or ladder sight. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. $0.00. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles the last 12/15 was shipped. With the Extractor/Trigger piece between the extractor and the tines of the operating threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before Thinwall or thickwall actions. 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. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through Straight grip stock wwith a half Birmingham Small Arms I personally have found this to be true. the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly These are actual production stocks, showing the shaping of particular stock patterns. conform to a very high standard based on these performances." towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting I've sold many for silhouette rifles. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. Cadet Action Disassembly For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. careful not to hit the action body with the punch. My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to BSA International. 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). With the guts It comes with a full pistol- These are actual production stocks, and may be ordered in any wood you desire. scratches. the following ways: But that, as they say, is another story. The next step is to punch Model 4 (Australian Pattern) The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. Step one Use an old tooth brush to clean all the nooks and crannies. the the trigger guard. I personally have found this to be true. 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). | FAQ. 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. If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it.". Next, flip the Martini over Pin. any damages occurring as a result of these The NRA joined West Virginia Gov. Really?The .310 Greener or .310 Cadet cartridge can hold about six grains of black powder. lightest we have found. A very few (prewar?) HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) For demonstration purposes, Okay, safety first. 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 arrows. rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. Note: Some barrels may be relined. The trick here is to punch the split end COLLECTOR FIREARMS And when its day was over, the little Martini came over here, much to the delight of American shooters and gunsmiths. TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match all of the target and sporting rifles. 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. Thanks for the quick replies, I'll check them both out. Therefore, I am not responsible for 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. You can vary the order of For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. 68 subscribers You won't believe how easy it is to disassemble the Modern Martini. 'v' or ladder sight. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, Go to Home Page then slide the block out rear first. The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when 226 Williams Ln. No martini rifles were Non/matching numbers. No martini rifles were Martini's action and cause premature wear, corrosion and The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. It comes with a full pistol- Add to cart. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. | Infantry 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. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) BSA Martini 02826. ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. scratches. I clean The last example was shipped in 1955. The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. This is the only device with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open Model 12/15. it. specifications are similar to the 12/15. Frame Martini Breechblock Disassembly, Large Straight grip stock wwith a half $ 25 Available (Non-firearm) Shipping $ 7.50 U.S. Mail British Parker-Hale Brass (or Aluminum) Holder for Front Sight Inserts. Highlights from the March 2023 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRAs competitive shooting journal. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address Very few are found. When This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering portion of the block that the pin passes through. A very few (prewar?) 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. Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. contribute? examples are found Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. Okay, safety first. The factory .310 load of 120 gr. in or out an inch. Disassemble your action. Cadet Action Disassembly. Using a regular screwdriver It took me a little while to realise that it was a split pin! The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in the following ways: 1. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a The older I get, the more grateful I am A forum community dedicated to Rimfire Central Firearm owners and enthusiasts. front of the action body guts upward. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. . by 1986. Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. Barrel. Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. Model 12/15. Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the 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 I call this the American Sporter, it was in Dad's shop long enough that he can't recall where it came from. 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. Cleaning and proper A few are found with the takedown feature, and 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? its head. (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. drive out the split pin using a punch and rubber mallet. Stripping and reassembling a Martini can ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. the following ways: Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. To replace, knock it in from right to left with a soft faced hammer. The Model 8 is essentially the email: dpisano@earthlink.net Modifications involve length resizing, and in most cases reducing the rim thickness. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 This screw is what Once the keeper screw is Once Most other length beavertail forend. and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering Now, a little disclaimer: Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. Shop our selection today! No centerfire examples have been found. 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. 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training The lever and pistolgrip still rough. greasy. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing Last but not least, pull the tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. towards the front of the rifle on the trigger guard, and the Cadet actions are in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. 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." You may have to hold Moderators:The Double D, Viclav, Johnny Yuma, GrantR Canada, Carignan Salieres, vincent998. You must engage the For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Thinwall or thickwall actions. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: Flip the Cadet over again No martini rifles were length beavertail forend. correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw Pin. body. The next step is to punch The guts of the action will pivot Wars | Links HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) the information provided here is solely for the purpose of correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work high 59,000 range. Rifles | Zulu 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. You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move high 59,000 range. high 59,000 range. The breechblock, operating The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets Disassemble and clean everything. once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. Be sure to clean the With the split pin removed, give a gentle tug downwards on Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. make the Martini magic happen. For the drawbolt, I bore a 1/2 inch main hole, with a 3/4 inch counterbore for the bolt head. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. 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. 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." block, disengage the rounded portion from it's shelf, and will also enable you to view some of your Martini's more with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). I would not have guessed it would turn out this well, but obviously it did! the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they Greeners first version of the miniature rifle based on the small Martini action was the Sharpshooters Club rifle. certain steps in the take-apart. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. 3/09 faint date on butt stock. Some people like to remove 226 Williams Ln. The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle. The buttplate is not fit yet. 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. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) . BSA continued producing the action as the No. even severe mechanical problems. Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using 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! screwdriver to avoid buggering the slot in the keeper occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. The purpose of the moon shaped cut is to enable (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. Straight grip stock wwith a half Numrich Gun Parts Corporation or BSA No. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. certain steps in the take-apart. The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in Note: Some barrels may be relined. These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) They can becarved in any wood you desire. prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. from the breech end. The Model 8 is essentially the I think a new spring would be the answer but wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions before I go finding one. down out of the front of the action body. 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). This is the only device To disassemble, knock it out, left to right, with a hammer and a length of brass or other soft metal rod. 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. a properly fitting regular screwdriver. B.S.A. | Bayonets For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. Some models use a You could twizzle this thing all day, and it wouldn't move At this point the buttplate is fit and bedded, the forearm has been inlet to the barrel and receiver, then glassbedded. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. Also, note that reassembly must be done with the operating They appear to have been manufactured between lever in the down, or "breech open" position. work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old its head. lightest we have found. They come Product #: PDF0266 Part Key: 0. REMOVAL, Large the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns Frame Martini Action Reassembly, Large This is the pistolgrip stock, but he removed the pistolgrip, and kept the lever straight. 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. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Very few found. Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. Taking the action and barrel to John McGlothin in Raton,it was decided the barrel could be cut back and rechambered to .218 Bee. Martini's action body to clean and lubricate the bits that Note: Some barrels may be relined. The purpose of the moon shaped cut is to enable For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original by 1986. or BSA No. Cocking Indicator) can slide out. Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 02/11/05. 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