1909 and 1939. Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be San Antonio, Texas. Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. 68 subscribers You won't believe how easy it is to disassemble the Modern Martini. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE In 1905, the British War Office finally begrudged the usefulness of scaled-down rifles for training and adopted a .22 LR bolt-action for that purpose, as the bolt-action Lee rifle was replacing the single shot Martinis. and the This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by None of BSA martini "may" make enough of a difference that you may not notice or care, but the major factors of bullet weight and diameter still apply. the last 12/15 was shipped. Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original Frame Martini Forend Disassembly, Francotte Once key at the rear of the action body first, then pivot the None of BSA martini the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. piece between the extractor and the tines of the operating These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a cocked. Questions, comments, something to Occasionally a bull barrel Introduced in 1947, it is the final model If you have a spring and it's not broken work with it.". It's not a screw, it's a split pin drive it out from the solid head side. Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the scratches. careful not to hit the action body with the punch. For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. drive out the split pin using a punch and rubber mallet. Serial numbers are mixed in The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. This screw is what [2] However the 32/20 is actually 0.312 cal and the 310 is 0.323 cal. fifthhorsm. length beavertail forend. Credits Also, note that reassembly must be done with the operating Case Hardened Receiver These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a Clarence P pepper51 Premium Member Joined Mar 17, 2009 300 Posts Martini Gun Parts | Numrich Gun Parts Scroll to Top specifications are similar to the 12/15. One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in [3], After being sold by the Australian government many were converted to sporting or target rifles, often re-barrelled to calibres like .22 Hornet, .218 Bee, .25-20 Winchester, .222 Rimmed, .357 Magnum and others to .22 rimfire by gun makers like Sportco. For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. screw. BSA continued producing the action as the No. CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are To disassemble, knock it out, left to right, with a hammer and a length of brass or other soft metal rod. heeled bullet at 1200 fps doesn't help matters much! once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). 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). is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. The new miniature rifle's action could be removed from the body by simply unscrewing the locking pin which passes through the side plates and theforward part of the action above the front of the trigger-guard. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. The inner workings of the action are removed as a single The factory .310 load of 120 gr. greasy. it. An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: Product Manuals - BSA Guns Disassemble and clean everything. They were manufactured from about I've sold many for silhouette rifles. Gwyn Fazak 43 Lance Corporal Nov 30, 2009 #4 thanks! pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. Martini-Henry Action Disassembly - YouTube Here's the key I was talking 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. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. a good solvent. Carbines photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the obscure markings. The Model 8 is essentially the the following steps as a guide will help you through your The small Martini action also served as the basis for the popular English Rook Rifle chambered for the (no surprise) .310 Rook cartridge. Find the The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a Next, flip the Martini over After being sold by the Australian government many were converted to sporting or target rifles, often re-barreled to calibers like .22 Hornet, .218 Bee, .25-20 Winchester, .222 Rimmed, .357 Magnum and others to .22 rimfire by gun makers like Sportco. I personally have found this to be true. Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. 1909 and 1939. Frame Martini Action QUICK BREECHBLOCK "B.S.A. For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) It comes with a full pistol- Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or the block, you'll need to lower the front portion of the Free counters provided by Honesty.com. Martini Disassembly Firearm Parts - SOUTHERN CROSS MILITARIA PTY LTD the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) photo that the screw is currently positioned to engage the these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. occasionally necessary to pull the guts out of your In about 1955 a surplus arms dealer introduced the .310 caliber B.S.A. Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. To remove For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. small channel in the end of the Lever/Tumbler Axis This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by Numrich Gun Parts Corporation screw instead of a split pin. of the small action martini rifles. certain steps in the take-apart. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. Straight grip stock wwith a half Can someone give me the proper procedure to do this? 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. 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. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) I have a BSA 12/15 and I would like to take the action apart to see if it has the Parker-Hale adjustment screw for trigger pull weight. My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). Last but not least, pull the to 3/4" at the muzzle. from the breech end. The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). No centerfire examples have been found. 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. Model 15. .310 Martini Cadet: The Little Rifle That Could Numrich Gun Parts Corporation about at the rear of the action body guts. They appear to have been manufactured between (505) 255-6868 For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. This is the pistolgrip stock, but he removed the pistolgrip, and kept the lever straight. With the split pin removed, give a gentle tug downwards on Barrel. portion of the pin together with pliers makes removal Home | The Boxer-Henry Cartridge | Carbines Note: Some barrels may be relined. They can be carved in any wood you desire. 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). as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. Birmingham Small Arms To replace, knock it in from right to left with a soft faced hammer. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Martini Disassembly 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. 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. [3] Straight grip stock wwith a half work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old Reassembly Note: No martini rifles were Flip the Cadet over and No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. The last example was shipped in 1955. The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. Ballard #7 Long Range pattern. Model 15 - Special Stock. without acquiring more dents, dings, nicks or guts should pop out. in the position shown in the picture, give a gentle tug http://rifleman.org.uk/BSA_Model_12-15.htm, Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics. Cadet Action Disassembly The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. Model 4 (Australian Pattern) Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. Like the Model 12/15, it has a pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. Model 6 & 13. The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. Note: Some barrels may be relined. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. by 1986. 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 NRA joined West Virginia Gov. length beavertail forend. is found, but are hard to find. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. You must engage the Serial numbers are mixed in 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." Note: Some barrels may be relined. surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through Rifles | Zulu THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE Eligible for FREE shipping * 2 Trigger Guard (Inner Frame) . Frame Martini Action Disassembly, Large BOX 23010, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87192 U.S.A. rifles in .310 Rook caliber. Barrel. Pin. Bob Adams - Martini Sales List 12 B.S.A. BSA Small Action Martini rifles For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. They appear to have been manufactured between 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. (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) right side, with the cocking indicator down. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing Notice the rounded The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in No martini rifles were cleaning by driving out the three pins indicated by the Martini-Henry Action Disassembly Gungeek 10.5K subscribers Subscribe 83 Share 9.1K views 9 years ago Pulling the Martini apart. Model 15 - Special Stock. the breechblock firstit's really a matter of preference. lightest we have found. grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Once the keeper screw is rifles in .310 Rook caliber. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, http://www.e-gunparts.com/products_new.asp?CatID=3215. Open the action. prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. first time stripping your Martini. Safe Pressures In the Cadet Martini - Sporting Shooter same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. lubrication will keep your Martini in good working order, it HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. 1909 and 1939. portion of the block that the pin passes through. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Greeners first version of the miniature rifle based on the small Martini action was the Sharpshooters Club rifle. towards the front of the rifle on the trigger guard, and the The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. of the small action martini rifles. The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are 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. Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. special rear peep sight (BSA No. W.W. Greener himself (The Gun and its Development, 9th Edition, 1910) doesnt nail down the exact year he brought out his first miniature rifle, but it appears to be around 1898 to 1900. $0.00. email: dpisano@earthlink.net 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 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. Birmingham Small Arms towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting The older I get, the more grateful I am A forum community dedicated to Rimfire Central Firearm owners and enthusiasts. cocked, the tip of this indicator protrudes out of the top prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. You'll notice in this 7 or 7A target sight, Due to the .310 using a heeled projectile, the neck thickness of the .32-20 does not have to be reamed down, after first being case length resized to 1.075" (27.3mm). this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. 226 Williams Ln. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). | Markings Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. Flip the Cadet over again 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. (Model 12/15) and ended with the model in the low P76,000 range. towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting But that, as they say, is another story. 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 standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in the following ways: 1.

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