Matthais_31 Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Hi guys, Right! Went down the shop today to get myself an air rifle whilst the FAC comes through, basically just for plinking. The BSA Meteor seemed to be a universally acclaimed little thing for the money, so off i popped to purchase one. The rifle was taken off the rack and shoved in a box, along with the manual. Now, when I got home and looked at the manual, it said Mk.7 on it, and was claiming to be a full powered air rifle. However, beceause the rifle didnt come ready boxed, but was instead pulled off the shelf, im not sure if I have a Mk.7 or a Mk.6. Is there anyway to tell without going down to the shop again and asking them?! Thanks in advance guys, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 If you could post a pic or 2 on here I am sure someone would be able to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthais_31 Posted December 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Ah right, probably a good idea! The more I do image searches, the more the Mk.6 doesnt seem to have a cheek piece...or comb...or whatever its called, whereas mine does.... Apologies if I have done this incorrectly, I dont know how to upload pics on this forum! The barrel just says BSA Guns Ltd. England, then the BSA logo - further down near the scope mount it says BSA Meteor. Thanks in advance guys Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tosspot Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Axe will probably be able to tell you what colour underpants the guy who assembled it in the factory had on. He is our Meteor anorak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 That looks exactly like the ASI sniper I had as my first ever gun.. did BSA buy them out? ZB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickybird Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 its definatley not a mk5,super or mk6 have a look on chambers site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 There should be a code located on the underside of the breech where the cocking slide arm connects. You will see a small number on one side that starts with the following: Mk1 = N & T Mk2 = NA & TA Mk3 = NB & TB - NG & TG Mk4 = NB & TB - NG & TG Mk5 = NH & TH Super5= NH & TH Mk6 = ZE & WE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthais_31 Posted December 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 Hmm well mine says WE on it; how disappointing! It still doesnt explain the crazy stock though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 To me it looks like a super stock because of the cheekpiece and butt pad, maybe its been re-stocked? Stranger things have happened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveieP Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 I didn't think Meteor production had gone beyond the Mk6. Not even according to the chronology on the BSA website. Probably the standard action, but the shape of the stock owes more to the supersport but without the chequering. Still, it's a nice enough lump of wood. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthais_31 Posted December 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 Right all, thanks for the help! I think we have come to the conclusion it is a Mk.6 with a funky little stock, so there we go! Ive mounted a Nikko Sterling Air King 2-7x32 on it now, so hopefully it will provide many years of trouble free plinking (touch wood!) Thanks for all your help, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relivingmyyouth Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 I read somewhere that the mk7 has recently been launched as a full power version of the mk6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthais_31 Posted December 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 ^ That is what the Mk.7 manual I recieved said; apparently the stock is also checkered. Cheers, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussexboy Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 I have just dragged by old BSA Meteor out of the loft and it would appear to be a Mk 1 from from BSA Shaun's post. The serial no starts with a T-F and it has a BSA 4x20 scope on it. Would it be worth selling or just a keeper as I have had it since I was a boy but no longer use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 I have just dragged by old BSA Meteor out of the loft and it would appear to be a Mk 1 from from BSA Shaun's post. The serial no starts with a T-F and it has a BSA 4x20 scope on it. Would it be worth selling or just a keeper as I have had it since I was a boy but no longer use it. There is a buyer for everything somewhere mate, if its no longer used let someone else enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractorboy Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 HIGH BUD YOUR BSA LOOKS LIKE A MK6 ALSO A LITTLE ON AMMO THERE R TWO SIZES 5.5 AND 5.6 BUT AS FAR AS I KNOW ELY WASP IS THE ONLY 5.6 PELLETS U CAN STILL GET . I USE THEM IN MY BSA METEOR AS IT IS AN OLDER VERSION .YOUR IS A NEW GUN THEN USE 5.5 DOME HEADS THERE R PLENTY ON THE MARKET. HOPE THIS HAS HELPED GOOD SHOOTING !!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 if id bough it,and it was suppose to be a mk 7,and they give me a mk 6 in mk7 box,id be back having a few words the shop keeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Sam Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 if id bough it,and it was suppose to be a mk 7,and they give me a mk 6 in mk7 box,id be back having a few words the shop keeper But if the MK7 does not exist officially, then how can you complain? Since GAMO own BSA, they probably used a GAMO stock on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general--lee Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 sorry to stir up an old thread but........... hi new member here had my air rifle for about 6-7 years now but dont use it much , i found this thread through google trying to find info about it out.... looking at the serial numbers above mine is none of them mine is te76900 i went back and checked and its defitnatly that its got bsa rifles england written on barrel and meteor written where scope is , i also still have the original sights some where lol can i fit a new spring to it like the universal ones advertised or will that make it over 12lb??? also is there a really basic test to test power like shooting a tin can and it will go through both sides or something silly? thanks ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 ...... also is there a really basic test to test power like shooting a tin can and it will go through both sides or something silly? .... The only sure way is to use a chronograph. Try your local gun-dealer, who, if he services air-rifles will almost certainly be able to test it for you, and if he fitted the spring would ensure that it was legal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squinting shot Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Just put a mk1 barel on a mk5 breach all working good so far has to swap the spring lever to the mk5 version as the mk1 lever didn't fit in the stock. Now just want a good spring as this one feels week any advice on a spring would be helpful thanks for any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenduri Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) Holy Necro post batman! My 2 cents What ftlbs is it pushing out as generally meteor were only meant to shoot at around 7-9 ft lbs. You could drop in an oxspring or something similar from Chambers or Knibbs but with an uprated spring but you risk it getting twangy and you can lose a bit of accuracy. You may be able to negate some of this by polishing the internals and getting a decent tophat and spring guide. On the flip side the above would be a help new spring or not. It depends what you want to do and how much you want to spend Edited June 23, 2015 by Zenduri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 I'm in the same frame of mind as Zenduri-if you start trying to make it something that it was never designed to be you could ruin it-if you want something with a bit more oomph then px it against a newer higher powered model-some of the posts on the Airgun section seem to indicate that you can get a good quality, high powered and accurate Turkish built rifle for less than £100-might be worth reading? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 8 year old thread love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Whoops-never noticed the age of the thread-god this section must be getting boring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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