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BSA .310 Cadet Rifle – Commonwealth / C.M.F. 6MD Issue – Matching & Original 

Genuine Birmingham Small Arms Co. (BSA) manufactured .310 Cadet rifle, produced under contract for the Commonwealth of Australia prior to Lithgow’s local production. Marked “MADE BY THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS CO LTD” with the classic stacked rifles BSA trade mark.

This rifle was issued to the Citizen Military Forces (C.M.F.) and is clearly stamped “C.M.F / 6 M.D” — indicating Tasmanian service use.

All major serials match. Unrestored, honest patina throughout. A great, solid example of Australia’s early cadet training rifles.

Important note: The barrel and bore show visible pitting, typical of rifles from this period that saw service and use with cadet ammunition. Sold as-is — ideal for a collector, restorer, or display piece.

Details & Features:

• Maker: Birmingham Small Arms Co. (BSA)
• Model: Martini Cadet Rifle
• Calibre: .310 Greener / .310 Cadet (original chambering – confirm with gunsmith before firing)
• Action: Martini single-shot falling block
• Stock: Original wood with 8/15 date stamp and matching serial N 1617
• Markings: “C.M.F / 6 M.D” (Tasmania), “COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA”, BSA trade mark logo, matching numbers
• Metal: Original finish with service wear and patina
• Bore: Pitted but serviceable for display or restoration; sold as-is
• Sling: Original leather sling attached (aged but intact)
• Condition: Fair–Good, complete and unmodified, matching numbers, C.M.F. marked, pitted bore noted