The BSA Martini International rifles are classic and highly collectible arms that, like a fine wine, tend to get better with age. Although considered a miniature version of the MartiniHenry, the internal mechanism was redesigned by Auguste Francotte to permit removal from the receiver as a single unit. Greener for the use of Australian military Cadets. Includes Redfield 24x scope and The Accuracy Tuner magnetic device.”Įxpected sale price of this pair is USD$700-$1,200. The Martini Cadet is a centrefire single-shot cadet rifle produced in the United Kingdom by BSA and W.W. NPRF – NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC. Mark III: NE – “ GOOD: in working condition, finish 40% – 79%. Barrel has been drilled for front and rear sights.” Includes Weaver Grand Slam 6x-20×40 scope.
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NPRF – NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC. A superb target rifle, the BSA Martini MK 2 will still compete with the best of the modern rifles, and this particular Pre-Owned BSA Martini International MKII has three open sight stools fitted, a combined hand stop and bipod, plus a homemade. Mark II: “ ND – VERY GOOD: in working condition, 80% finish or better. You will find the sale page for this pair of rifles if you click here.Ĭondition of these rifles is listed by Rock Island Auction as follows: The BSA Martini International Mark II and Mark III rifles in the above picture are coming up for sale by Rock Island Auction in their on-line sale to be held on August 10th, 2017. The two BSA Martini International rifles in this picture are coming up for sale by Rock Island auction in August 2017. These rifles were tested from a machine rest and had to produce three consecutive ten shot 100 yard groups under minute of angle (i.e. The original barrels were made of Jessop steel and hand lapped to ensure the accuracy required. The Martini action and chamber were intentionally designed to ensure the bullet would just engage in the rifling as the action was closed to ensure optimum concentricity and propellant burn consistency. The action was made to smartly eject the fired case so there was no need for the shooter to prise it out with their fingers, this enabling them to mentally focus on the target and not the mechanics of operation. (Picture courtesy Rock Island Auction).Īmongst the advantages of the Martini action are that it enables the small bore marksman to keep his/her hold on the rifle undisturbed for reloading as they only have to move their trigger hand to operate the under-lever. Also note the comb of the rifle stock is grooved to allow the passage of a cleaning rod as the comb is too high to permit that otherwise. This rifle is fitted with an older style Redfield 24x rifle-scope. The Mark III action is longer as can be seen in this photograph.