Greener Martini action Cadet single shot rifle. S/H. Obsolete calibre no FAC required.
£725.00
This is a nice clean example of a Greener made 310 Cadet rifle for post federation colony of Victoria now part of the Commonwealth of Australia.
310 cadet rifles were bought in abundance by Australia both pre and post federation to equip mainly the Cadet companies as the 577/450 Martini rifle was deemed too powerful for the cadet’s youthful frames.
The British gun trade responded to Australia’s call for these rifle with BSA, Westley Richards and Greener being the main suppliers.
Greener was the most prolific of the companies and tendered its cadet production through out the trade as well as making in house.
During the Japanese threat in World War two the 310 Cadet rifles were taken out of reserve to help meet the Imperial menace of Japan. A copper jacketed round was developed for use against the invader as the original lead bullet would have contravened the Geneva convention.
This rifle is in very good overall condition commensurate with its age and history and is fully functioning. There is some staining visible on the receivers L/H side and there are two amall brass pins visible in the wrist to reinforce a slight crack, this is an old and professional repair.
This is being sold as an obsolete calibre rifle so no FAC required to purchase. However if it was put onto ticket to be fired in the future then it has good shooting bore.
Price £725