Offered here is a desirable Birmingham Small Arms Co. (BSA) Martini Cadet single-shot military training rifle chambered in .310 Cadet, manufactured in Birmingham, England, during the early 1910s for the Commonwealth of Australia. Serial number 83260. Built around the compact Francotte-pattern Martini falling-block action, these rifles were widely employed by Australian cadet organizations to provide military marksmanship training during the early twentieth century. 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, while the buttstock is stamped "C.M.F. / Q / 12695," identifying Queensland Citizen Military Forces inventory markings. Of particular interest is the rifle's force-matched configuration, with the barrel and sight components numbered 83260 and the receiver subsequently renumbered to correspond. The stock's Queensland identification number 12695 also corresponds with the receiver's earlier issue identification. These markings provide an interesting record of the rifle's Australian military service and subsequent component matching. The bore retains strong, well-defined rifling, although light surface pitting is present throughout. The metal surfaces exhibit an attractive aged military finish with scattered handling marks, finish thinning, and losses along raised edges and high-contact areas, consistent with age and service use. The hardwood stock remains complete and in good overall condition for its age, displaying scattered dents, scratches, impressions, and handling wear associated with military issue and training. The rifle is missing a pin from the sight assembly but is otherwise complete. Retaining its distinctive Australian military markings, traditional Martini action, and full military stock configuration, this BSA Cadet represents an appealing example of Australia's early military marksmanship training history.

Mechanical Condition: Action functions smoothly and properly. Exceptionally light single-stage match trigger.

Barrel Length: 25 inches.

Bore Condition: Strong, well-defined rifling with light surface pitting throughout.

Finish Condition: Aged military metal finish with scattered handling marks, high-point wear, and finish losses. Hardwood stock remains in good condition for its age, displaying scattered dents, scratches, and impressions consistent with military training use.

Matching Numbers: Force-matched receiver, barrel, and sight components numbered 83260. Stock bears Queensland Citizen Military Forces identification number 12695, corresponding to the receiver's earlier issue identification.

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Make: BSA 
Model: Cadet
Year: 1910
Serial # - Firearms: 83260
Caliber: 310
Barrel Length: 25

• Make: BSA Imports
• Model: Cadet
• Year: 1910
• Serial # - Firearms: 83260
• Caliber: 310
• Barrel Length: 25