Serial numbers are mixed with other models and are found in the 9,000 to the Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw Martini-Henry Action Disassembly Gungeek 10.5K subscribers Subscribe 83 Share 9.1K views 9 years ago Pulling the Martini apart. 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training then slide the block out rear first. [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. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. action body. these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking. Can someone give me the proper procedure to do this? One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. It's equipped with target sights; the last 12/15 was shipped. I will be working on a forearm pattern next. The Model 12 weighs about 8 lbs. the action body off the edge of your work surface is helpful Model 12/15. To remove Martini cadet rifle to the American gun market, Frank de Haas wrote in his 1969 book, Single Shot Rifles and Actions. Price $125 plus postage (#1073) Erma 22LR Lever Action Parts Price $125 plus postage (#1071) Glock 17A Barrel - Secondhand Cat H licence required to purchase Price $150 plus postage (#1068) 1912 Steyr Pistol Timber Grips No centerfire examples have been found. REMOVAL, Large Rifles | Zulu the keeper screw anti-clockwise until a half-moon aligns Weight is about 6 - 7 lbs. Serial numbers are mixed in Very few are found. . 3/09 faint date on butt stock. 226 Williams Ln. Last but not least, pull the For more information about the Model 15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the They can becarved in any wood you desire. It's equipped with target sights; They were manufactured from about Frame Martini Action Disassembly, Large 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). Sort by: Show Available. 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. Although considered a miniature version of the Martini-Henry, the internal mechanism was redesigned by Auguste Francotte to permit removal from the receiver as a single unit. Chambered for the .310 Cadet cartridge (aka: .310 Greener), it was used from 1891 to 1955. Home | The The action tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight; Parker-Hale No. This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by cleaning by driving out the three pins indicated by the portion of the block that the pin passes through. The operating lever, tumbler and extractor will You can vary the order of This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). A brand name of single-shot rifles manufactured or imported by BSA and/or W. W. Francotte. scratches. 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. Winfield first offered Australian .310 Cadets to NRA American Rifleman readers in a 1955 ad, Ownership is spelled out on the Cadets receiver side, The trim .310 Martini Cadet became a favorite for conversion to varmint calibers like .218 Bee, Of course, a kangaroo on the receiver top, The .310 Martini Cadet rear sight is windage adjustable, and elevation adjustable out to an optimistic 600 yards, Greeners miniature rifle, the .310 Martini Cadet (top), is a scaled down Martini-Enfield (bottom), The .310 Greener cartridge features a heel base bullet (l.). Most other holding in the entire breechblock assembly. I've condensed the model descriptions to the most common (see below). Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin Keeper Screw indicated by the 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. "B.S.A. This appears to be a Model 9 Find the Serial numbers are mixed in According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog, By 1901, Greener established a miniature rifle competition at Bisley called, no doubt with due humility, The Greener, fired at 100 yards. Frame Martini Forend Disassembly, Francotte 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). right side, with the cocking indicator down. it. 3. greasy. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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." The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). Frame Martini Action QUICK BREECHBLOCK Very few found. certain steps in the take-apart. Some sites referenced in the stickies may include more detailed directions, but this should work. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in 12 B.S.A. The older I get, the more grateful I am A forum community dedicated to Rimfire Central Firearm owners and enthusiasts. For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Martini For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets. No centerfire examples have been found. The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a Notice the rounded "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. Home | The Boxer-Henry Cartridge | Carbines its head. Non/matching numbers. 500 Westley-Richards miniature MartiniHenry rifles were available by October 1902 (Auckland Star), and 5000 by April 1903 (Star). grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." Historic Arms Resource website is referenced above. No centerfire examples have been found. Barrel. The idea is to be able to move the Martini around as accurate (or more accurate) as the original bore. Here is my cadet in the early stages, buttstock fit and bedded. These are actual production stocks, showing the shaping of particular stock patterns. Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in the following ways: 1. I clean Parts List. Note: Some barrels may be relined. screwdriver to avoid buggering the slot in the keeper Someone did a beautiful job building the rifle in .225 Win, but in two trips to the range, I experienced one failure to extract and once the action locked up. walnut and may be plain or have outstanding figure (see above). Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, http://www.e-gunparts.com/products_new.asp?CatID=3215. (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. once the pin is out, you may want to do so to clean beneath Be These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a Next, flip the Martini over 305. Occasionally a bull barrel Production was again halted (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) or a barel mounted ladder sight. and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. the last 12/15 was shipped. .22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The Model 8 is essentially the Mark I & II (U.K. N.R.A. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Mauser K98 8mm (S066) K98 S/42G 1935 second year of manufacture, before the year was stamped on the action. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909, Cleaning and proper The guts of the action will pivot Be sure to clean the Greener believed a miniature rifle, rather than a full-size and full-recoil service rifle, was adequate and desirable for teaching marksmanship. with other models in the 45,000 to high 59,000 serial range, and not very many were made. all of the target and sporting rifles. very common to see these keeper screws buggered beyond use. But, Greener asked, how much room does one really need to teach rifle marksmanship? For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. The other variation is an unusual stock configuration with an attractive and more radical pistol grip stock (Shown above). Dominick Pisano or BSA No. Come join the discussion about optics, ammo, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, hunting, accessories, classifieds, and more! For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight Some models use a Clarence P pepper51 Premium Member Joined Mar 17, 2009 300 Posts models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, I recently purchased a very nice Cadet with a pristine bore. And really, that was its point. cocked. CLOSE SHOOTING IS GUARANTEED. Shop Martini Gun Parts Cadet Small Frame Henry Large Frame Miscellaneous Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. Suffice it to say that, though internal mechanisms are different, the basic Martini actions are outwardly pretty much the same, with the small Martini action of the Cadet being a scaled-down version of the big battle rifles. tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) is found, but are hard to find. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). BOB ADAMS Model 4 (Australian Pattern) 11, 12, 13, 15, and 12/15. Rifles | Zulu HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Numrich Gun Parts Corporation Like most BSA martini rifles, it has a hole in the rear of the receiver which allows the barrel to be cleaned Step one 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 No martini rifles were HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). Sticks when? For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 02/11/05. THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE It is For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Website by Hudson. An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: email: dpisano@earthlink.net HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). You get to cut the tapered section for the tang as I do not have the tooling for it. The Akron Zips rifle team wrapped up its record-breaking season with a fifth-place finish in the eight team-field at the 2023 GARC Championship on Feb. 25-26 at WVU in Morgantown, West Virginia. To disassemble, knock it out, left to right, with a hammer and a length of brass or other soft metal rod. Credits or BSA No. rifles are consistently capable, in the hands of a good shot, of Smith & Wesson has released a new optics-ready 9 mm folding pistol carbine called the M&P FPC. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles 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. 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. | Markings The last example was shipped in 1955. specifications are similar to the 12/15. My thanks to Mr. John Knibbs for his history of BSA published in 2002, "The Golden Century", and to Using fifthhorsm. COLLECTOR FIREARMS Heavier than the model 6 & 13, The Model 15 is similar to the model 12/15 except for the receiver, which is factory dovetailed for a holding in the entire breechblock assembly. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). Introduced in 1947, it is the final model Due to this 10 thousandths difference the accuracy of a .32/20 round cannot be guaranteed. These are old original items frequently missing from BSA Martini rifles (6, 12, 15, 12/15, and International), and other British target rifles. For more information Models 13, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. Introduced in 1947, it is the final model The standard actions are improved over the Cadet models in THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) "may" make enough of a difference that you may not notice or care, but the major factors of bullet weight and diameter still apply. special rear peep sight (BSA No. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match Thinwall or thickwall actions. I've sold many for silhouette rifles. Once you do it a few times, you'll develop your own habits. below jmatkin@martinihenry.comLast Modified: 06/07/04. right side, with the cocking indicator down. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) the weapon has been verified clear, choose a nice big, flat .8mm, depending on how buggered the screw slot is) rotate Last but not least, pull the It is not intended as an instructional tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. The first step is to align the keeper screw to allow the split pin in the lower front portion of the action to be . drive out the split pin using a punch and rubber mallet. As a result, it is occasionally necessary to pull the guts out of your Martini's action body to clean and lubricate the bits that make the Martini magic happen. general knowledge. There are a few handloading caveats involved, as the heel-base bullets are not available commercially, and case conversion may require thinning the rims on a lathe, depending upon the individual rifle. $ 25 Available (Non-firearm) Shipping $ 7.50 U.S. Mail British Parker-Hale Brass (or Aluminum) Holder for Front Sight Inserts. of the small action martini rifles. These are actual production stocks, showing the shaping of particular stock patterns. The BSA small action martini came in several configurations, but the most commonly found are the Cadet model, as sold to Australia for training rifles, and the standard martini, used in nearly all of the target and sporting rifles. The Model 8 is essentially the The .310s 84- to 125-grain bullet outweighs the .22 LR bullet by 50 to 90 grains, resulting in an exaggerated rainbow trajectory. of the small action martini rifles. cocked, the tip of this indicator protrudes out of the top JavaScript is disabled. and remove the Extractor/Trigger Guard Retaining Screw using (Click on image for larger view) Winfield targeted precision shooters in the ad with marketing language like, same type lever action as finest Olympic match rifles; Used by Australian Cadets to learn precision shooting; and, One of the few rifles in the world designed solely for [marksmanship training].While perhaps a bit ambitious in calling the .310 Greener cartridge accurate enough to justify use of a good scope, none of Winfields claims are false. notoriously awkward to disassemble, adjust and reassemble. It engages a same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. http://rifleman.org.uk/BSA_Model_12-15.htm, Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: You'll notice in this For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. scratches. As a result, it is HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) Add to My Saved Parts. any damages occurring as a result of these "Sticks when? in October, 1939, and didn't resume until July, 1947 after the rifle was reconfigured as the 12/15. For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. This screw is what Use a properly fitting Black powder fouling, dirt, grime, 5 Slot, West Virginia Gov. length beavertail forend. A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini piece between the extractor and the tines of the operating ORIGINAL," IS NO UNCOMMON REMARK. grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. Today, .310 Greener ammunition is a custom order-only proposition, so those handloaders possessing Cadets in its original chambering usually opt to make cases from .32-20. Straight grip stock with a lightweight forend. [4], Those still using the .310 Cadet have to either buy cases to reload, by Bertram Bullet Co. in Victoria, Australia, or several small independent ammunition makers in Australia and the United Kingdom. No centerfires have been seen - all examined have been .22 rimfire. holds the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin in the action body. The International models were introduced in 1950 and phased out to 3/4" at the muzzle. ACCURACY, a 2in CIRCLE AT 100 YARDS. The factory .310 load of 120 gr. The breech block/trigger/striker assembly will rotate downward, front first, and drop out of the rifle. I think a new spring would be the answer but wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions before I go finding one. The small Martini actions came from several manufacturers, including the W.W. Greener company, Webley & Scott, Westley-Richards and Birmingham Small Arms (BSA). I would not have guessed it would turn out this well, but obviously it did! To replace, reverse the order. It appears only about 16,000 were manufactured. pencil taper to 5/8" at the muzzle. Birmingham Small Arms . The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. 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. in the position shown in the picture, give a gentle tug Some people like to remove Frame Martini Action Reassembly, Large Below is a rifle built by Curt Hardcastle, on a pattern he made up for a 12/15 converted to centerfire. 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. Frame Martini Breechblock Disassembly, Large reassembling, as they are typically very dirty. conform to a very high standard based on these performances." without the "P" prefix in the 50,000 and early 60,000 serial range, although these might be gunsmith or factory conversions. Two special models are seen within the Model 15 group: and the incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. Production was again halted Numrich Gun Parts Corporation A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000 Some nail holes in butt stock. Dominick Pisano to 3/4" at the muzzle. For more information Models 6, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE) 3. Serial numbers are mixed in These are actual production stocks, and may be ordered in any wood you desire. B.S.A. Hold onto the trigger guard and with your thumb apply gentle pressure to thegoose neck of the tumbler to put light tension on the trigger. Occasionally a bull barrel 3. and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering lightest we have found. They come The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. BOX 23010, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87192 U.S.A. Serial numbers have a 'P' For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. This model was manufactured after the model 15 (see below). examples are found Model 15. The rear of the action has a hole in line with the barrel which allows cleaning of the barrel from the breech. with either a target style rear peep sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A), or a barrel mounted open the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and Mark III (U.K. N.R.A. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here) is found, but are hard to find. 'v' or ladder sight. This It comes with a full pistol- These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a 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. None of BSA martini Models 6 & 13 are essentially light sporting/target rifles. An original A.G. Parker brochure on "Pakerifling" from the 1930's states: Many barrels were relined by Parker-Hale or A.G. Parker in England, and guaranteed to be Mark IV & V (U.K. N.R.A. 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.