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The '''Martini Cadet''' is a [[centrefire]] [[single-shot]] [[cadet rifle]] produced in the [[United Kingdom]] by [[Birmingham Small Arms Company|BSA]] and [[W.W. Greener]] for the use of [[Australia|Australian]] military Cadets.<ref>.[http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-weapons/colonial.htm Digger History]</ref>{{Dead link|date=March 2024}} 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. 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]]. The rifles will often chamber the similarly sized [[.32-20 Winchester]] and fire with some accuracy.<ref>[http://64.177.205.5/martini/cadet.htm Martini Gallery]</ref>{{Dead link|date=March 2024}} However the 32/20 is actually 0.312 cal and the 310 is 0.323 cal. Due to this 10 thousandths difference the accuracy of a .32/20 round cannot be guaranteed.<ref>Cartridges of The World by Frank C. Barnes</ref> |
The '''Martini Cadet''' is a [[centrefire]] [[single-shot]] [[cadet rifle]] produced in the [[United Kingdom]] by [[Birmingham Small Arms Company|BSA]] and [[W.W. Greener]] for the use of [[Australia|Australian]] military Cadets.<ref>.[http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-weapons/colonial.htm Digger History]</ref>{{Dead link|date=March 2024}} 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. 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]]. The rifles will often chamber the similarly sized [[.32-20 Winchester]] and fire with some accuracy.<ref>[http://64.177.205.5/martini/cadet.htm Martini Gallery]</ref>{{Dead link|date=March 2024}} However the 32/20 is actually 0.312 cal and the 310 is 0.323 cal. Due to this 10 thousandths difference the accuracy of a .32/20 round cannot be guaranteed.<ref>Cartridges of The World by Frank C. Barnes</ref> |
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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]].<ref>[ |
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]].<ref>[https://www.rifleman.org.uk/BSA_Model_4.html Rifleman UK]</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 06:14, 8 March 2024
| Martini-Cadet | |
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| Type | Cadet training rifle |
| Place of origin |  United Kingdom |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1891-1955 |
| Used by | United Kingdom & Australia |
| Production history | |
| Designer | RSAF Enfield |
| Designed | 1891 |
| Manufacturer | BSA and W.W. Greener |
| Produced | 1891-c.1949 |
| No. built | approx. 83,000- |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 6 lb 5 oz (unloaded) |
| Length | 42in (1250mm) |
| Cartridge | .310 Cadet |
| Calibre | .310 Cadet |
| Action | Martini Falling Block/Francotte action |
| Rate of fire | 10 rounds/minute |
| Muzzle velocity | 1,200 ft/s (370 m/s) |
| Effective firing range | 300 yd (270 m) |
| Feed system | Single shot |
| Sights | Sliding ramp rear sights, Fixed-post front sights |
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.[1][dead link] 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. 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. The rifles will often chamber the similarly sized .32-20 Winchester and fire with some accuracy.[2][dead link] However the 32/20 is actually 0.312 cal and the 310 is 0.323 cal. Due to this 10 thousandths difference the accuracy of a .32/20 round cannot be guaranteed.[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.[4]
See also
References
- ^ .Digger History
- ^ Martini Gallery
- ^ Cartridges of The World by Frank C. Barnes
- ^ Rifleman UK