Offered here is a desirable Birmingham Small Arms Co. Ltd. (BSA) Martini Cadet single-shot military training rifle chambered in .310 Cadet, serial number 4609, manufactured in Birmingham, England, during the early twentieth century for the Commonwealth of Australia. Built around the compact Francotte-pattern Martini falling-block action, these rifles were widely employed by Australian cadet organizations for military marksmanship training and remain highly collectible examples of British firearms manufactured for Australian service. This example features a 25-inch barrel, 13.5-inch length of pull, full-length military hardwood furniture, and the characteristic underlever-operated action. The receiver bears the "COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA" marking, accompanied by distinctive kangaroo and three-star stampings. Particularly noteworthy is the rifle's all-matching serial-number configuration, a desirable feature for collectors of original Australian military training rifles. The bore is bright with sharp, reflective rifling, presenting exceptionally well for a military training rifle of this age. The metal surfaces exhibit an attractive aged military finish with scattered handling wear, finish losses along raised edges and high-contact areas, and areas of surface patina consistent with age and use. The hardwood stock remains complete and in good overall condition for its age, displaying scattered dents, scratches, impressions, and handling marks associated with military issue and service. Importantly, the wood exhibits no noted cracks, looseness, or checking. Retaining its matching-numbered components, distinctive Australian military markings, and traditional full-length military configuration, this BSA Martini Cadet represents an appealing and well-preserved example of Australia's early military marksmanship training history.

Barrel Length: 25 inches.

Bore Condition: Bright bore with sharp, reflective rifling.

Finish Condition: Aged military metal finish with scattered handling wear, high-point finish losses, and areas of surface patina. Hardwood stock remains complete and in good condition for its age, exhibiting scattered dents, scratches, and handling marks consistent with military issue and use. No noted cracks, looseness, or checking.

Matching Numbers: All serial-numbered components match, serial number 4609.

Mechanical Condition: Action functions smoothly and properly. 

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Make: BSA Imports
Model: Cadet
Serial # - Firearms: 4609
Caliber: 310
Barrel Length: 25

• Make: BSA Imports
• Model: Cadet
• Serial # - Firearms: 4609
• Caliber: 310
• Barrel Length: 25