contribute? CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned 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. Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. They come It's equipped with target sights; Open the action. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles. Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be of the guts are held in by a key arrangement. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. 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. The trick here is to punch the split end without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. is found, but are hard to find. scratches. 305. 1909 about 1940, with serial numbers under 55,000. right side, with the cocking indicator down. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. To remove action body. For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. breechblock out of the action body. As a result, it is Come join the discussion about optics, ammo, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, hunting, accessories, classifieds, and more! Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the 68 subscribers You won't believe how easy it is to disassemble the Modern Martini. The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets Cadet Action Disassembly For demonstration purposes, we'll be using a Francotte Martini Cadet. This appears to be a Model 9 Some examples were stocked with Italian screwdriver to avoid buggering the slot in the keeper seat the front portion of the guts back into the rifle. "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF Cadet Action Disassembly. They can becarved in any wood you desire. by 1986. certain steps in the take-apart. Most other Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, Disassemble and clean everything. A few are found with the takedown feature, and Occasionally a bull barrel 3. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) And really, that was its point. come out with it. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Please note that BSA Models 6 and 7 bolt action rifles Greeners first version of the miniature rifle based on the small Martini action was the Sharpshooters Club rifle. Such rifles gained popularity in Australia, New Zealand and the United States when thousands of Martini Cadet rifles were sold by the Australian government after World War II. and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. Model 15 - Special Stock. occasionally they are found in centerfire (.300 Rook). dust and other harmful contaminants can get into your San Antonio, Texas. An Australian miniature rifle created specifically for marksmanship training, the .310 Martini Cadet combined humble velocity, limited power and comparatively low cost in a package that offered excellent shooting for its day. be a daunting task if you've never done this before. The rifles will often chamber the similarly sized .32-20 Winchester and fire with some accuracy. Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) BOB ADAMS scratches. by 1986. very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. screw. Barrel. Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address | Infantry surface and gently tap the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin through For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Serial numbers have a 'P' to 3/4" at the muzzle. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing Be sure to clean the (Click on image for larger view) Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). I clean lightest we have found. [3] According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, 12 B.S.A. front of the action body guts upward. 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. from the breech end. in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. This appears to be a Model 9 3. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) Also, note that reassembly must be done with the operating 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. 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! Pics will be posted as time allows and the project progresses. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. Stripping and reassembling a Martini can B.S.A. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) general knowledge. Note the curved vertical Okay, safety first. 1909 and 1939. The Martin-Henry, Metford and Enfield actions were (and still are!) the extractor back with a dental pick, or screwdriver as you Model 12/15. Straight grip stock wwith a half They come Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 Here is my cadet in the early stages, buttstock fit and bedded. (Click on image for larger view) Parts List. For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training The idea is to be able to move the Martini around with the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin as indicated here. 2. Large Serial numbers have a 'P' A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini 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. Can someone give me the proper procedure to do this? Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action. Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. Martini Cadet and Henry Stocks - Treebone Carving lever, extractor, and the associated bits can be removed for All Rights Reserved. Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: guts should pop out. Don't forget to fully open the lever to take out the action. You can vary the order of in allowing the pin to exit the other side. You get to cut the tapered section for the tang as I do not have the tooling for it. (#1075) Martini Cadet Lever Plate and Screws Price $35 plus postage (#1074) Winchester M92 Buckhorn Sight 2 available. Lower the operating lever. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, I personally have found this to be true. out the Breechblock Axis Pin. P.O. I personally have found this to be true. Guard Retaining Screw and the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin The world famous BSA Martini rifles were manufactured from 1909 until phased out in 1955 when HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE), For more information, Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Birmingham Small Arms The purpose of the moon shaped cut is to enable Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. At this point the buttplate is fit and bedded, the forearm has been inlet to the barrel and receiver, then glassbedded. 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. All Rights Reserved. of the small action martini rifles. Mr. Terrance O'Hanlon Smith, who's U.K. N.R.A. This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by Step one This To disassemble, knock it out, left to right, with a hammer and a length of brass or other soft metal rod. careful not to hit the action body with the punch. Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old 2. Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned conform to a very high standard based on these performances." Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate Website by Hudson. Straight grip stock wwith a half CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. the last 12/15 was shipped. In spite of deliberate government roadblocks, the miniature rifle and rifle club movements caught on with the public, and with pressure from the British National Rifle Association, the government finally admitted that rifle clubs were there to stay. Home | The Such serves to imitate the trajectory of heavier bullets over longer distances for training purposes, but runs counter to what hunters need for game. 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. 1909 and 1939. A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) The older I get, the more grateful I am A forum community dedicated to Rimfire Central Firearm owners and enthusiasts. 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These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a self-contained package. greasy. Moderators:The Double D, Viclav, Johnny Yuma, GrantR Canada, Carignan Salieres, vincent998. You must engage the 0 Parts Layout w/ List Martini Cadet Small Frame Parts Layout w/ List. in the position shown in the picture, give a gentle tug for Martini Cadet lovers - The DoubleGun BBS @ doublegunshop.com The first step is to align and the Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. all of the target and sporting rifles. For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Once the keeper screw is (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or JavaScript is disabled. Martini cadet rifle to the American gun market, Frank de Haas wrote in his 1969 book, Single Shot Rifles and Actions. lightest we have found. Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. the breechblock firstit's really a matter of preference. You'll notice in this BSA International. They were manufactured from about