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Topic starter 19th December 2017 17:45

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Topic starter 19th December 2017 17:46

BSA Meteor Mk1

With thanks to Mike for these pics.

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Topic starter 19th December 2017 17:47

BSA Meteor Boxed Mk1

With thanks to Len for these pics.

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Topic starter 19th December 2017 17:49

BSA Meteor Mk2

First model:

Second model:

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Topic starter 19th December 2017 17:50

BSA Meteor MK3 Super Meteor

With thanks to Frank.

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Topic starter 19th December 2017 17:51

BSA Meteor MK5 cadet rifle

With thanks to Frank.

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Topic starter 26th June 2019 16:18

BSA Meteor Mk1 (John Bowkett modified)

With thanks to Trevor M,

Trevor says: "BSA Meteor Mark 1 (Bowkett modified)

Serial number: N 6849
Made between 1959-1962
N prefix series, no’s 1000-47000
Birmingham Small Arms Company, England
Modified by John Bowkett, Airgunsmith, England (1985).
Cylinder etched BSA Meteor - and ‘Bowkett’ sticker.
Serial number stamped under the barrel.
Calibre .177
Overall length: 41”
Barrel: 18”
Weight: 5.25 Ibs (without scope and mounts)
Weaver 1.5x steel scope
No original sights.
Shoots 855 fps with RWS Superdomes."

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Topic starter 3rd July 2019 16:47

BSA Meteor Mk1 serial no. N25618

With thanks to Trevor M for these pics.

Trevor says "First model Meteor. Three grooves in each side of forend. Blued steel not painted. Top of .177 calibre barrel stamped BSA GUNS LTD ENGLAND .177 CAL. followed by BSA piled arms symbol. Air chamber stamped BSA Meteor over forward facing arrow. Top of air chamber
is milled for scope mounts. Barrel length 18”.Overall length 41”. Weight
5 1/4 lbs. Serial number stamped under the barrel near cocking lever pivot. Air cylinder has metal end cap. ‘N” prefix models ran from 1000 - 47000.
This model produced 1959 - 1962."

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Topic starter 17th March 2021 18:26

BSA Super Meteor literature

With thanks to Chris.

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Topic starter 22nd July 2021 17:59

BSA Meteor Mk1

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