ok here are mine. The top one is a W.W.Greener take down model with a winchester 52 22lr barrel and a fecker 12 power scope and i just recently changed the stock and forarm. The second is my martini 12/15 all original with matching serials on all parts and the proper parker hale front and rear sight, both rifles shoot with all the accuracy anyone could ask for.

Steve

 

Please guys! Include a bit of description. Make, model, caliber, standard or custom, etc.

 

BSA Martini International Mark IV (ISU model)

A few pix of my BSA International Mark IV, acquired in 2010 in Virginia, for target shooting. Heavy barrel, Martini underlever, single-shot action, 22LR. Made in Birmingham, England, in 1971, by the barrel proof marks. Same serial number on action and barrel. London-made Parker-Hale iron sights; factory sights were PH25C on receiver, and PH1 foresight, but I chose an adjustable aperture PH25E for the rcvr sight. Total weight, about 11 lbs. Nice light, crisp adjustable trigger. Fun to shoot, feels solid and steady; it prefers Wolf ME and Eley ammo.
All the accuracy that I could want (200/200,-18X in 8/2012). In current use for monthly RFC 50 yard, iron sight, bench rest matches.
* Search on "Historic Arms Resource Center" English website, for details on BSA Martini rifles; HARC covers most English rifles in detail, with good illustrations.





Third photo, below, is an Anschutz 1411, with the BSA Int'l Mark IV, taken on my back deck at home in VA. They seem to get along quite well.



Fourth photo, below, is the BSA Mk IV set up for action at the range near Warrenton, VA. The Bushnell spotting scope, at left, has seen 30 years of service.



-- hhguns --

 

BSA Martini International Mark IV (ISU model)

A few pix of my BSA International Mark IV, acquired in 2010 in Virginia, for target shooting. Heavy barrel, Martini underlever, single-shot action, 22LR. Made in Birmingham, England, in 1971, by the barrel proof marks. Same serial number on action and barrel. London-made Parker-Hale iron sights; factory sights were PH25C on receiver, and PH1 foresight, but I chose an adjustable aperture PH25E for the rcvr sight. Total weight, about 11 lbs. Nice light, crisp adjustable trigger. Fun to shoot, feels solid and steady; it prefers Wolf ME and Eley ammo.
All the accuracy that I could want (200/200,-18X in 8/2012). In current use for monthly RFC 50 yard, iron sight, bench rest matches.
* Search on "Historic Arms Resource Center" English website, for details on BSA Martini rifles; HARC covers most English rifles in detail, with good illustrations.





Third photo, below, is an Anschutz 1411, with the BSA Int'l Mark IV, taken on my back deck at home in VA. They seem to get along quite well.



Fourth photo, below, is the BSA Mk IV set up for action at the range near Warrenton, VA. The Bushnell spotting scope, at left, has seen 30 years of service.



-- hhguns --

A couple very fine rifles!

 

Here's two of mine.

I'm no expert on the models etc, I just like using the martini action for hunting.

The timber stocked one is a .22LR, fitted with a Leupold 2-7 V1 and a custom suppressor. It has had a custom stock made at some point, and the timber used in the stock and the fore end are from different sources, so the colour doesn't match too well, but she is a little honey to shoot. The local rabbit population don't like her.

The one with the black stock, I had this converted to .17HMR by fitting a Redmens barrel liner. When I purchased it, it was in .22MAG. Again, someone had made up a custom stock out of a New Zealand hardwood which was mis-matched. I decided to modify the stock shape to better suit my needs, and then coated the stock using a Rhino bed liner two pot epoxy with a textured finish. I can really recommend this product. It is very hard wearing, and after +2 years hunting, there is no sign of degradation on the finish.
The rifle is fitted with a Burris Black Diamond 4-16, and pretty much wears the bi-pod as a permanent fixture. She will shoot 1/2" to 3/4" groups at 100m all day long. This gun has accounted for many many rabbits, none of which knew what was coming.

 

Here's mine, a basic 12/15

 

Here are two of my three, the other one is a 12/15

My nicest Martini so far; a M7 "Special" or "Superb" depending on which BSA ad you look at. It has European walnut, a horn fore-end tip and most metal components have some sort of engraving including the buttplate. My flash makes it look like there are scratches in the receiver, but they are not visible in regular light.

A Canadian trainer (M13?). Sorry for the poor photography; it was taken by someone else. I have since upgraded the wood with a better original Canadian trainer set.

 

The bottom one looks very similar to my model 8 ( at least thats what I think it is from what I can deduce!)

 

hhgun tech, the MKlV should not weigh that much. Does it say MKlV or ISU?
Sounds like a MKV

 

Mark IV - ISU



You are quite right; my old scale is erratic. Another trip to the scale suggests that the Mark IV with sights, comes in around 11 - 12 lbs. Definitely an "ISU" from the receiver markings.

 

Bsa

It looks like an ISU, light barrel, no blocks.

bjm

 

well....its not much....yet.......looking forward to having time to piddle around on it.....1925 vickers ltd. mk3 match rifle.......with a PARKERIFLED bbl liner installed way back in the day...thats what caught my eye and made me buy it......filthy as a pig...weak spring...lots of light hits and failure to fire...one good screw holding sight on.....and a factory 13.5 inch pull with about a 4 pound trigger..........it still wants to shoot..........this one is gonna be fun to work with......may drill n tap for my lyman supertargetspot 30 power......all matching numbers....even the stock.......only thing missing was the cocking indicator.......numerichs had one from a cadet that dropped right in with no fuss......

 

Previous Martini Picture Thread

Look for the thread Show Us Your Martini. There are 94 responses since the thread was started in January 2010.

 

Good thread. Here's my Mk III in full dress. Bought it from Bob Adams several months ago. BSA 32X scope. 10 ounce trigger. Tight groups at 50 yards -- Eley Tenex ammo. Tenex seems to be the ammo for this rifle. At 38 cents a round it ought to be good.

 

Good thread. Here's my Mk III in full dress. Bought it from Bob Adams several months ago. BSA 32X scope. 10 ounce trigger. Tight groups at 50 yards -- Eley Tenex ammo. Tenex seems to be the ammo for this rifle. At 38 cents a round it aught to be good.

I was given a box of Tenex but I refuse to even try it. Like an addict, I am afraid I will be unable to stop. I soothed my nerves by buying a case of Eley Match.

 

BSA MkII
BSA Model12 .22 Rem Jet
BSA 12/15
BSA mODEL 12
Vickers
Greener GP II 12 bore

Vickers Jubilee

Dave

22 Rem. Jet. I used to have a Smith and Wesson pistol in that. I'd like a rifle better, I'm sure!

 

Nice collection, Dave. The first guys here never have a chance. :•)

 

Here is my Mark V and two coverts owned by a friend one in .303British and the other in .22lr.

The military rifles have horrendour trigger pull weights paricuarly the .303 !

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn278/manxteddy/100_0316.jpg

Graham

 

Dave, that's quite a collection, would you be interested in a '15' to join the team? I'm thinning my cabinet down and this one is sat there not being used, looking for a good home for it
Robb H

 

Hi Robb .

Thanks for the offer , doing the same myself sold the Vickers Match last week and 2 of the others in the last year . Too many rifles sitting there and not getting enough use .

Dave

 

Here are my two current Martinis:

Cadet in 218 Bee:

Vickers with Redfield 3200:

Since these pictures were taken, the Cadet has new windage adjustable rings and a Weaver T-16, while I have removed the scope from the Vickers and reinstalled the Parker Hale target sights. I found the Vickers so accurate that I decided to try target sights with my new eyeglasses.

 

few of mine

17 Squirrel, 17cal Bauska cut rifled barrel, custom Walnut stock.

218 Bee, Douglas Barrel, 10X Spot shot scope. Bought this one here, looked great, nothing worked right. It now has the lever reformed, extractor replaced, has been bushed.

Another 218 Bee, Douglas barrel, custom safety in the trigger guard, walnut stock, Redfield 4X Widefield scope. On this rifle everything works as it should, needs nothing.

22 Hornet, PH8 rear sight, 24" sporter barrel.

 

few more

This is a 17MK2 that Vic Samuels took a 12/15 barrel, recontoured it, first third is Hex, then re-lined it. Stock was a pattern I made and got tired of trying to find someone to turn stocks for me without taking off my head in price. Painted it, camo'ed it up and ....here it is.

This is a 17 HMR, Green Mountain barrel, Stock is English Walnut by Wenigs.

Little Sportco Martini 22LR I bought from one of the regulars here. All I did on this one was refinish the stock with oil. It's one of my son's favorites, everyone wants to shoot this one and for good reason, very accurate.

New batch I just got back from Vic Samuels a couple months back, the 2 that are going in straight stocks are set up for wildcats on the 218 Bee case, the 12/15 action has a new Hornet extractor, all extra holes filled and surface ground, it was a mess. All have new firingpins, bush jobs, springs, and are ready to go.

 

BSA International Mk2

 

Special 20 project testing

I am testing the Martini 20 cal. that I made about 4 years ago. It may be a keeper if I can get a flyer out of the target. Using 223 M cases to make the 20 cal. which is about .100's shorter than a 204 Ruger. First loads appear to be OK with extraction, but the rimless case is causing a little problem. I made a spring to help keep the extractor against the barrel so the case rim will be picked up everytime. Needs a little more adjustment as of now. I don't know the velosity at this time. I was hoping for around 3600 fps if possible.

 

Special 20 project testing

I am testing the Martini 20 cal. that I made about 4 years ago. It may be a keeper if I can get a flyer out of the target. Using 223 M cases to make the 20 cal. which is about .100's shorter than a 204 Ruger. First loads appear to be OK with extraction, but the rimless case is causing a little problem. I made a spring to help keep the extractor against the barrel so the case rim will be picked up everytime. Needs a little more adjustment as of now. I don't know the velosity at this time. I was hoping for around 3600 fps if possible.

that furniture is to die for

 

Reloader for the Special 20 cal

Here is my reloader for the range and while traveling in the RV. I made this in 1989 and it is a straight line seater, neck sizer only , and complete with everything needed to load for the Martini above.

 

Mac-man: Is that one of those Viani mounts? How stable is it and how solid is it attached? I've always been hesitant about using a cantilever mount but that looks interesting.

Cheers,

Mark

 

No, this is a Mac Tilton mount. It attaches to the breech using the two screws that hold the Parker Hale sights on. Well made and very stable. I recommend it.

 

Great, thanx.

Cheers,

Mark

 

Dave, what kind of mounts do you have on the 12/15 ? Nice collection by the way.

 

Hi

Thanks . The mounts were custom made by the previous owner who is a retired engineer and army sniper , I shoot with him each week and he always beats my score .

Dave