Australian BSA Martini-Cadet .310 Rifle (62825)
Availability: In stock
This BSA Martini-Cadet rifle was issued by the Victorian Govt in 1911. The rifle does not appear to have seen a great deal of use. The woodwork has a number of small dings and dents.
Not like many of these rifles, this one has not been sanded or reblued. It has the original blueing and the victoian markings markings are clear. The Barrel is in excellent condition and there is no chips or cracks in the woodwork which is common for these rifles.
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The Martini-Cadet rifle was adopted by Australia after the introduction of Universal Training in 1910. Made in the UK by both Greener and BSA, the Martini-Cadet rifles utilized the Francotte action, first patented 1887 and chambered in .297/230. The BSA Cadet rifles were produced in two patterns, the 2nd pattern uitilizing a more elaborate rear sight with protecting ears for the range and windage adjusting screws. All Martini-Cadet rifles are marked 'COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA' on the side of the receiver and with a kangaroo marking on the top of the knox form. They will also generally be marked with state markings. The cadet rifles began being withdrawn from service in 1921, when cadet forces began being issued with the SMLE Mk.III rifle. Despite this they were issued as a reserve grade arm during the Second World War.