Has anyone done any trigger work on Martini Cadets?
The triggers on mine break cleanly, but I'd like them a bit lighter.
Thanks.

If you mess about with the sear engagement, you will probably be asking here for a source of new parts---leave them alone if they break cleanly now.
Two things you can do: the trigger return spring is usualy much too powerful. it is easy to polish it down using something like a dremel tool and this can give a considerable improvement. The second thing is simply to fit a lighter main spring. There is a limit to how far ypu can go before ignition becomes uncertain, but it is certainly worth a try.
Fred

I have a cadet that has a canjar single set trigger fitted.  it has worked well for the year and a half that I have owned it.

Det

MB
My MK11 with the adjustable trigger came to me from Thad Scott at 7oz. Its a better trigger than my 40X remington BR. I have not touched it and have no intention of doing so.If its not broke dont fix it. The 12/15 is at 3#,  Both of my 310s break at 2# from lightening the trigger spring and making sure everything is smooth and lubricated. There is no substitute for practice!!!
Tom

Most of the small frame Martinis that I have seen could use a lighter trigger spring. The trigger and cocking piece are usually hard enough to last many years but I have had a few that were soft and needed welding to put them back in shape. The large frame Martinis are not as well made in the trigger department, parts not hardened properly. You can get an idea of spring pressure by using a trigger gauge with the action uncocked.

I've had good results in setting up triggers on small Martini rifles to let off in the 1 3/4 to 2 pound range, with careful adjustment of the contact surfaces and also adding an externally adjustable spring.  Of course, I do have to start with a trigger and tumbler that haven't been messed with...otherwise I have to restore their shape before I can do anything else.

David