just got a mk1 bsa meteor (i think)

[astraman1]

as above from research ive been doing it has a serial number with n at the start which from a post i found on here leads me to beleive its a mk1 1959/62 its .177 bit rough action has old rust on it and a few dings on the stock front and rear open sight is on it and thats as far as my knowledge goes on this

had no idea it was this old just bought it for abit of fun in the garden.

is this gun rare or valuable or are there alot around only payed £25 for it not shot it yet have no pellets but it cocks has alot of greasy grime on it so might have to give it abit of a clean up stip some of this dirt from its crevises

[piggy589]

£25 sounds great for a Mk1 in any state,the rear sight units alone are like hens teeth to source .

[MattyBoy]

Sounds like a decent purchase. Mine are both in pretty decent condition and I paid around 80 each for them.

The MK1 is a blued action. MK2 onwards were enamelled.

The leather piston seal may be rotten but also may be fine.

The MK1 will run nicely at about 8-9 ft lb with an OEM specification spring.

Don't put in a Titan or Ox spring as they will ruin a sweet gun.

Matty

[boozybloke]

£25 not a bad price at all if it's working ok. They're not especially valuable but it's not really about that. I love mine, it's got 'pattina' that gives it character but it shoots bloody well in a back garden plinking setting; managed to hit a strongmint at 10 meters freeheld the other day, that's good enough for me

[astraman1]

that was going to be the next question leave as is or restore

[BTC1]

Hi there, I would say 'sympathetically restore'! Clean up as much as possible, replace parts as needed, and enjoy using a piece of history.
Keep us informed as we all like to see before and after projects, all the best, Dave