#99 • Australian BSA Martini Cadet Rifle, 310 Caliber Rifle

Part of June Firearms Auction (live auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $320.00

Status: Sold

Kangaroo, Birmingham Small Arms Co Martini Cadet, leaver action rifle in a 310 caliber, made in Australia. 25 1/4 inch blued steel barrel with an early hooded front sight and rear adjustable sight with a bright and shiny bore that has excellent, crisp rifling. Single shot falling block action that retains its original 310 Cadet chambering. The right side of the receiver is marked with 'COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA' with the serial number and assembly markings. The left side of the receiver is marked with 'MADE BY THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS CoLtd' / TRADE MARKS / BSA'. The top of the receiver bears the Kangaroo acceptance mark. Lever, receiver and trigger guard have small spots of oxidization with faint areas of original finish and the leaver action is smooth. Hardwood forearm has a single barrel band, scattered mars but retains a very nice color and a high gloss finish. The bottom right side behind the receiver has a chip approximately 1 1/5 inch long missing. The straight hardwood buttstock is marked with the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces with the serial number. Matching factory assembly numbers are present on major components, adding cohesion to the rifle. Matching numbers on the stock, receiver and barrel are all clear and visible. A remarkable example of a BSA Martini Cadet rifle with original markings and has been very well maintained! Serial number: 6383 FFL status: C and R