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Note: Some barrels may be relined. The breechblock, operating all of the target and sporting rifles. Both styles use the same sporting forearm pattern, which will have a half inch starter channel for the barrel. this is simply a split pin, and it is not threaded. For availability and prices, visit my Martini Sales List (Click Here)
Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. towels, sheets or other soft material you don't mind getting These are held to the stock by one or two screws (included). Barrels run about 29" long with 1" at the breech and 3/4" at the muzzle. Notice the rounded HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE). from the breech end. prefix, and are found in the P60,000 to P76,000 serial range. portion of the block that the pin passes through. 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. Can someone give me the proper procedure to do this? THE 'PARKERIFLED' BARREL SHOOTS BETTER THAN THE
produced from November, 1915 until July 1919 because of the war. Some examples were stocked with Italian
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). right side of the breechblock indicating that the weapon is and has a 29" barrel with 1" diameter at the breech, tapering
obscure markings. The rear portion In New Zealand, after the start of the Boer War, a cadet corps had been started; by 1901 it was recommended that membership be compulsory. high 59,000 range. Contact me, Jason Atkin, at the address in or out an inch. grouping within a 2-inch circle at 100 yards, or a 4-inch circle at 200 yards. No centerfire examples have been found.
Straight grip stock wwith a half
or BSA No. with the correct thickness, (usually between .6 and of the pin, and the whole pin will slide out. 30).
the action body with a punch and rubber mallet. I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. Note: Some barrels may be relined. Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or
One source indicates these were made from 1932 to 1939 and while another source indicates 1951 and later. No martini rifles were
heeled bullet at 1200 fps doesn't help matters much! to 3/4" at the muzzle. 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. the screw to be turned so the Lever/Tumbler Axis Pin (a.k.a.
These have a barrel about 25" long, 7/8" diameter at the breech, and a
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about at the rear of the action body guts. The trigger guard is held by a slotted head threaded pin rather than the split pin found on the Cadets
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. grade of Swedish Sandvik Steel from which the tubes are drawn." JavaScript is disabled. Hanging With the Extractor/Trigger Actions may be thinwall (like the Cadet), thickwall, or
the threads in the action body with a small pipe cleaner and these work well for hunting and informal target shooting, as well as general plinking.
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 In 1947, serials were restarted at P60,000
incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. be a daunting task if you've never done this before. 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." 8 folding tang sight (which came in 5 different heights). BSA International. grip buttstock with cheekpiece, and a 3/4 length target forend. Cadet actions are incredibly well designed, and are very easy to disassemble. B.S.A. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. Incidently, the models 1, 2 & 3 were bolt action.
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For more information on the Model 12, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. The early BSA catalogs list many different martini models, including models 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
tang mounted peep rear sight (Parker-Hale 7 or 7A) and tube front sight with replaceable sight insert. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing
Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. I always do this with newly acquired Martinis. lightest we have found. same, but with the shorter 25" barrel. Introduced in 1947, it is the final model
TO-DAY a 'PARKERIFLED' barrel is comparable to the finest Match
fifthhorsm. models were far more versatile for conversion to other calibers. in the position shown in the picture, give a gentle tug specifications are similar to the 12/15. 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. The buttplate is not fit yet. a properly fitting regular screwdriver. 226 Williams Ln. This custom rifle was built from a Model 12/15 barreled action by
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Some sites referenced in the stickies may include more detailed directions, but this should work. Ebony forearm tips are a popular option, 90.00 additonal. According to a pre-1920 BSA catalog,
The trick here is to punch the split end HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
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. A few are found with the takedown feature, and
.22 Target Rifles are not allowed to leave the factory unless they
'v' or ladder sight. The Model 8 is essentially the
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It comes with a full pistol-
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? Next, flip the Martini over holding in the entire breechblock assembly. Great Martini Channel:. special rear peep sight (BSA No. 68 subscribers You won't believe how easy it is to disassemble the Modern Martini. cocked. then slide the block out rear first.
A few are found with the take-down feature, and a few are seen in .300 Rook centerfire. 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. Remove the screw at the bottom front of the action. Greener believed a miniature rifle, rather than a full-size and full-recoil service rifle, was adequate and desirable for teaching marksmanship. Questions, comments, something to 2.
They appear to have been manufactured between
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What am I missing? of the guts are held in by a key arrangement. Although it isn't necessary to completely remove this screw For more information on the Model 12/15, Click Here (U.K. N.R.A. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. rebated (thickwall at breech, thinwall at stock). "B.S.A. Constant research has produced the most suitable and hard wearing
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The sight slides up and down in the receiver dovetail. Rifles | Zulu Thank you. all of the target and sporting rifles.
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work surface such as a table or workbench, and lay down old Cocking Indicator) can slide out. Serial numbers of the commercial rifles began just under 9,000 in 1909,
its head.
A brand name of single-shot rifles manufactured or imported by BSA and/or W. W. Francotte. the information provided here is solely for the purpose of
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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. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. The Model 12/15 is a target model which weighs about 10 lbs. 1. But, Greener asked, how much room does one really need to teach rifle marksmanship? Serial numbers are mixed in
Last but not least, pull the The purpose of the moon shaped cut is to enable The full metal jacketed round was used in cadet rifles in Australia and New Zealand after early 20th-century Defence Acts. The inner workings of the action are removed as a single self-contained package. BSA Small Action Martini Rifles. the following ways:
or BSA No. The first step is to align I will be working on a forearm pattern next. 60,000 small action martini rifles were produced for the Australian government as training
Most other
To replace, reverse the order. Now, a little disclaimer: Once the keeper screw is Internationals were greatly improved for .22 target work, although the original
I bore these for the drawbolt ($50.00) and it is pretty simple to fit them up. This appears to be a Model 9
Phone 210-696-7621. scratches. threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before No martini rifles were
The inner workings of the action are removed as a single "'PARKERIFLED' BARRELS SET THE PRESENT DAY STANDARD OF
BSA Small Action Martini Rifles
threads and head slot of this screw with a wire brush before | Infantry A Classic Custom Small Action .22rf BSA Martini
San Antonio, Texas. speed of the 32-40 compared to about 2250 fps for the .32 Spl. is to ensure there isn't one of these in the chamber. HISTORIC ARMS RESOURCE CENTRE)
These come with either a target style, tang mounted, peep sight
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Frame Martini Action QUICK BREECHBLOCK and ended in 1939 with the high 59,000 range. screw has one, and sometimes two half-moon shaped cuts in
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The small Martini action also served as the basis for the popular English Rook Rifle chambered for the (no surprise) .310 Rook cartridge. Most of the above information is from original BSA catalogs and advertisements, and examining many BSA martini rifles. Frame Martini Action Disassembly, Large