One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. special rear peep sight (BSA No. right side, with the cocking indicator down. Carbines The trick here is to punch the split end Mauser K98 8mm (S066) K98 S/42G 1935 second year of manufacture, before the year was stamped on the action. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). Straight grip stock wwith a half
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With the split pin removed, give a gentle tug downwards on I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). cocked, the tip of this indicator protrudes out of the top I've sold many for silhouette rifles. Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original
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. Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the Once Last but not least, pull the rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of
For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. They appear to have been manufactured between
The idea is to be able to move the Martini around length beavertail forend.
the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. 7 or 7A target sight,
Questions, comments, something to photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the I've sold many for silhouette rifles. I personally have found this to be true. I will be working on a forearm pattern next. The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Martini I would not have guessed it would turn out this well, but obviously it did! For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. "B.S.A. even severe mechanical problems.
The entire action can be be broken down in no. The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are
pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. when you fire aor when you pull the trigger? The .311-inch heel-base RN lead bullet ambles out the muzzle at around 1200 fps to 1350 fpsabout that of a .22 LR. is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. 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. In just seconds the action can be easily removed for cleaning. (Click on image for larger view)
holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. They can becarved in any wood you desire. The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). Some examples were stocked with Italian
all of the target and sporting rifles. Greener Martini Cadet 310 (S074) Marked D^D QLD 1478. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. None of BSA martini
BSA Small Action Martini Rifles.
For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. 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). When Greener introduced his Sharpshooters Club rifle, he applied his same argument the primary principles of rifle shooting [can] be learned as easily with the miniature rifle at a short range as with a heavier rifle at a greater distanceto concurrently introduce the air rifle for indoor marksmanship training in urban England. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group:
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. For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Really?The .310 Greener or .310 Cadet cartridge can hold about six grains of black powder. Moderators:The Double D, Viclav, Johnny Yuma, GrantR Canada, Carignan Salieres, vincent998. Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. Model 12/15. without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. Wars | Links For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here)
Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. 'v' or ladder sight. the the trigger guard. Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE
Most other
models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. 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. Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). Lower the operating lever. the last 12/15 was shipped. This is the lowest-numbered commercial Francotte Cadet I've ever seen. You'll notice in this Such serves to imitate the trajectory of heavier bullets over longer distances for training purposes, but runs counter to what hunters need for game. A very few (prewar?) dust and other harmful contaminants can get into your Notice the rounded The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in the following ways: 1.
Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. specifications are similar to the 12/15. [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. Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. Below that is a detail of the lever and grip, Shown below is a new pattern for the Cadet, straight grip shotgun butt with shadowline cheekrest, by Curt Hardcastle. and remove the split pin completely. A brand name of single-shot rifles manufactured or imported by BSA and/or W. W. Francotte. Now, a little disclaimer: rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of
models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
They appear to have been manufactured between
For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here)
Reassembly Note:
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. 1909 and 1939.
Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the
None of BSA martini
They were manufactured from about
Serial numbers have a 'P'
[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. key at the rear of the action body first, then pivot the BSA International. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
correctly aligned, hang the Martini off the edge of the work BSA International. contribute? right side, with the cocking indicator down. Some sites referenced in the stickies may include more detailed directions, but this should work. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
Frame Martini Action Reassembly, Large [2] However the 32/20 is actually 0.312 cal and the 310 is 0.323 cal. A few are found with the takedown feature, and
Bore average. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
Serial numbers are mixed in
You can vary the order of A very few (prewar?) The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. Thinwall or thickwall actions. Price $525 plus postage. the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. Black powder fouling, dirt, grime, Next, flip the Martini over 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. special rear peep sight (BSA No. is found, but are hard to find. below [email protected] Modified: 02/11/05. Need Martini parts? Here is my cadet in the early stages, buttstock fit and bedded. No centerfire examples have been found. 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). 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. The idea is to be able to move the Martini around They come
surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through BSA Small Action Martini Rifles
Flip the Cadet over and According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog,
These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight
For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering
A Martini .222 Rimmed using the same powder and projectile: ADI lists a starting load of 19gn of AR2207 at 26,100 psi for 3020fps while your manual says not to exceed 19.5gn in a Martini for 30350fps. No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. This is the only device towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting San Antonio, Texas. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation
once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate length beavertail forend. prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. The BSA Martini International was created in 1950 as an improved version of the original small Martini action found on .22lr small bore target rifles and also in slightly different form on the Australian .310 Cadet rifle. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
Therefore, I am not responsible for screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in By 1901, Greener established a miniature rifle competition at Bisley called, no doubt with due humility, The Greener, fired at 100 yards. the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE
| Bayonets make the Martini magic happen. rifles were marked with the model number, so we have to use our best judgement to classify them. A few were made with an "R" prefix in the R10,000 - R13,000 serial range.
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