WelshLamb Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 (edited) We are having a bit of a clear out due to impending house move, and ive just dug out a very old BSA Meteor which was shoved in the back of one of the cupboards! My mam said it was my dads from when he was young The stock will need replacing, and the outside of the barrel has some rust on it, but it still fires pellets (Well I managed to hit an up-ended quality street tin from about 20 yards ) I might try and do this up as a project. Anyone know where I can get a stock from? Edited May 13, 2012 by WelshLamb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 If you don't want to do it up I know somebody who is after one and will pay you for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted May 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 As it was my dads, I'm going to restore it and shoot the corvids off my bird table with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archiebald Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Iv seen bsa meteor stocks pop up on ebay a few times in the past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubshot Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 If unable to do it your self Check out - John Bowkett Works from Home 01217454287 Yes He has no issues about phone number given out - Aware he has done many such projects - BOB/R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 (edited) Spares, John Knibbs Countrystore (they are the BSA spares department, literally)... John Knibbs Edited May 13, 2012 by secretagentmole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snap306 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 I think there is a stock on ebay at the min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Is the stock damaged? If not you could refurbish it - plenty of info on the craft and DIY section on how to do it. Otherwise google Chambers gun spares, they'll have everything you'll need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted May 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Here are a few pics. Stock might be past my salvaging skills!! I have glued the crack on the underneath and gently clamped it in a vise to set overnight. There is a strip of wood missing on the left side of the stock, where the hole is on the one side to secure the action to the stock. If anyone feels like doing some stock restoration for me, just yell!! Ive stripped it all down, rubbed the barrel and action down with wd40 and wire wool and as my mam is in bed ill with the flu and therefore unable to shout at me - I have stuck all the bits in the dishwasher for a good old clean I decided to have a go at very rough pellet grouping, approx 10 yards away from a large sheet of paper. Bearing in mind theres no scope on it either. Shots 3 and 4 are about 1" apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted May 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 The serial number prefix "TE" dates the gun as 1969-1973, and its mk3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Don't put anything in the dishwasher! The powerful detergent will strip away the protective oil and the salt will then corrode any bare metal quicker than you can say '********, I've ruined my gun'. Gentle clean with wd40, toothbrush and cloth would be better imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted May 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 I think 40 years of general abuse has stripped away 99% of the oil!! Dishwasher has done a cracking job of cleaning all the **** off it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightshooter1 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 (edited) since the dishwasher has done the cleaning get loads of wd40 all over it and let it soak in it then you'll need to give it a good greasing Edited May 14, 2012 by straightshooter1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted May 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Gave it a good dousing in browning Legia spray last night, will put some wd40 on it today as well What's the best grease to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 the stocks a bit shot isnt it. you might be able to reinforce it with metal in places then rebiuld the broken bits with a decent wood glue and lots of sanding... dont envey you but it would be nice to keep it all together if you cannot find a replacement stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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