Martini or falling block action

Jake 98c/11b · November 16, 2001, 10:46 AM

I am interested in building a small carbine on a Martini action or a small falling block action. Where can I find something like this? I want to build a small light carbine in .357 mag for a kid, kind of a first centerfire for my cousin. My original thought was to find a beater single shot topper and buy a .357 barrel but he is really good with the knife and .22 we gave him, he cleans and maintains them well so I figured he should have something nicer. I had a line on a Martini but it fell through.

J.B. Hickok · November 16, 2001, 05:45 PM

Navy Arms had some Martini actions available several years ago. I doubt that they still have any but it would not hurt to check. They were pricey at the time.

Khornet · December 13, 2001, 09:30 AM

There is a dealer on the web specializing in Martinis, think it's calle the Martini Gallery. Lots of beauties there, many for sale. I'll try to find the address.

Hand_Rifle_Guy · December 13, 2001, 11:45 AM

How about a rook rifle? That presumes finding one, and ammo to go with it. There is also the Browning Lo-wall in .22 Hornet. I saw someone selling 'em in Shotgun News not to long ago. I think Uberti sells a revolving rifle in .357 based on the Remington 1858 Army SA. Try checking their sight. They also make a Baby Rolling Block carbine, based on their pistol action, but I can't remember what caliber(s) they offer. I know they're not Martini's, but those can be difficult to locate. Hope this'll help.

Lefty · December 13, 2001, 04:11 PM

Didn't see if any were available, but at the bottom of the page there's a link to Want Ads and For Sale items. Here's the link: http://www.martinigallery.com/. Tight groups

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Terrill · December 15, 2001, 10:17 AM

Jake, the easiest way to go would be to get a T/C Contender Carbine with a .357 barrel. That way he could upgrade to a heavier caliber if desired as time goes by.

Jake 98c/11b · December 15, 2001, 06:52 PM

Terrill, I will likely go with the Contender, I just happen to be a fan of the Martini action and small falling block actions.

Gewehr98 · December 16, 2001, 02:37 AM

There's a gun shop that has a Ruger #1S in .357 Magnum. Dunno if that was a factory chambering, but for a falling block, it'd be a fun rifle in that light a caliber.

John Lawson · December 20, 2001, 08:11 PM

A Cadet Martini or a rook rifle with an identical action made by BSA will work up into a beautiful and accurate rifle. I have one that will end up being a .22 Rem Jet caliber. You can go all the way on one of these.
A Contender is a shooter, but it will always be just a Contender. If you compare the targets from a Contender in .357 and a Cadet Martini in .357 you'll see what I mean. Make a 7/8" diameter bull barrel. If you obtain a chambering reamer without a throater integral and use a separate throater to finish the chamber, the Martini will make the Contender look as accurate as a Daisy bb gun.

December 13, 2001, 09:30 AM	#3
Khornet Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: NH Posts: 585	Martini There is a dealer on the web specializing in Martinis, think it's calle the Martini Gallery. Lots of beauties there, many for sale. I'll try to find the address.

December 13, 2001, 11:45 AM	#4
Hand_Rifle_Guy Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: Palo Alto, People's Republic of Kaliforny Posts: 724	How about a rook rifle? That presumes finding one, and ammo to go with it. There is also the Browning Lo-wall in .22 Hornet. I saw someone selling 'em in Shotgun News not to long ago. I think Uberti sells a revolving rifle in .357 based on the Remington 1858 Army SA. Try checking their sight. They also make a Baby Rolling Block carbine, based on their pistol action, but I can't remember what caliber(s) they offer. I know they're not Martini's, but those can be difficult to locate. Hope this'll help. __________________ I find the world disappointing at best. I'm reminded of that every time the phone rings. "The telephone is an infernal device whereby any damnfool with a nickel can ruin your whole day."---Mark Twain H_R_G

December 15, 2001, 10:17 AM	#6
Terrill Member Join Date: January 24, 2001 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 44	Jake, the easiest way to go would be to get a T/C Contender Carbine with a .357 barrel. That way he could upgrade to a heavier caliber if desired as time goes by. __________________ Terrill Hoffman Photography terrillhoffman.com

December 16, 2001, 02:37 AM	#8
Gewehr98 Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2000 Location: Token Creek, WI Posts: 4,067	Near Melbourne, FL There's a gun shop that has a Ruger #1S in .357 Magnum. Dunno if that was a factory chambering, but for a falling block, it'd be a fun rifle in that light a caliber. __________________ "Bother", said Pooh, as he chambered another round... Neural Misfires

December 20, 2001, 08:11 PM	#9
John Lawson Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 1999 Posts: 281	A Cadet Martini or a rook rifle with an identical action made by BSA will work up into a beautiful and accurate rifle. I have one that will end up being a .22 Rem Jet caliber. You can go all the way on one of these. A Contender is a shooter, but it will always be just a Contender. If you compare the targets from a Contender in .357 and a Cadet Martini in .357 you'll see what I mean. Make a 7/8" diameter bull barrel. If you obtain a chambering reamer without a throater integral and use a separate throater to finish the chamber, the Martini will make the Contender look as accurate as a Daisy bb gun. __________________ "Politicians are bilgewater in the ship of state."

November 16, 2001, 10:46 AM	#1
Jake 98c/11b Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 1999 Posts: 471	Martini or falling block action I am interested in building a small carbine on a Martini action or a small falling block action. Where can I find something like this? I want to build a small light carbine in .357 mag for a kid, kind of a first centerfire for my cousin. My original thought was to find a beater single shot topper and buy a .357 barrel but he is really good with the knife and .22 we gave him, he cleans and maintains them well so I figured he should have something nicer. I had a line on a Martini but it fell through.

November 16, 2001, 05:45 PM	#2
J.B. Hickok Junior member Join Date: November 15, 2001 Location: Mount Moriah Posts: 26	Navy Arms had some Martini actions available several years ago. I doubt that they still have any but it would not hurt to check. They were pricey at the time.

December 13, 2001, 04:11 PM	#5
Lefty Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2000 Location: Mass - the cradle of liberty!! Posts: 106	Didn't see if any were available, but at the bottom of the page there's a link to Want Ads and For Sale items. Here's the link: http://www.martinigallery.com/. Tight groups !!

December 15, 2001, 06:52 PM	#7
Jake 98c/11b Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 1999 Posts: 471	Terrill, I will likely go with the Contender, I just happen to be a fan of the Martini action and small falling block actions.