Certainly not as common as BSA/Greener, etc. standard small Martinis, but a fairly common "club rifle" at one time. I SUSPECT these were made to compete with the more "modern" bolt action target rifles that were coming in at the end of the single shot period. And I'm sure they competed well.

That stock deserves some MAJOR surgery from a reputable "stock doctor"! Somebody here will know one--the guy I depended on for years has passed away, unfortunately.