OLD BSA Meteor-need help

[powhitetrash]

I've got an old BSA Meteor that fires every time you return the barrel to the firing position after cocking.  VERY DANGEROUS!! Nearly lost an eye the first time it happened.  I've had this gun for a very long time and have lots of good shots with it.  Brought it from germany when I moved here.  I live in Arkansas and there's no one here to fix it for me.  Can any one help?

[crgintx]

One of several problems that I can think of.   The simplest is that the trigger sear engagement need adjustment.   Adjust the sear engagement screw if it has one.  Next up is that trigger sear engagement spring is weak.  Remove and replace if necessary.   3rd is that the sear is worn and R&R .  Lastly,  the piston sear is worn which is the last thing I can think of.    That means replacing the piston.   You didn't mention the age of the gun aka the Mark.   The Meteor has been around a very long time.  Different Marks have different construction.

[shadow]

I agree the trigger sear engagement needs adjustment or weak spring. I had a shooter that did the same thing but solved the problem with some quick adjustments. Ed

[Magnum]

These guys may help with parts? I have used them twice now,  good to deal with , Tony.   http://www.gunspares.co.uk/?gclid=CMb0l_PQ-JwCFURR2godT311ag

[lillysdad621]

i got a bsa meteor. the trigger adjustment screw is out of adjustment. Turn it out 1 1/2 turns and carefullt recock it.if it fires again, keep turning it1/2 turn at the time. the moment it cockes and holds, BE CAREFUL. the trigger will be as light as it can go. for safety's sake keep turning it 1 full turn. the BSA meteor does not have a safety so having it to close to his let go spot is somewhat dangerous. also be careful while you make the adjustments. hold the barrel at all times as it will shut violently if it does let go while open, possibly damaging the action and or stock.

[powhitetrash]

This gun is old.  I don't where to find the age or Mark to identify it.  There's no safety if that helps get it in the ball park.  ithaca gun co.  on side of barrel  and BSA gun ltd england on top of barrel.

[powhitetrash]

This gun is old. I don't where to find the age or Mark to identify it. There's no safety if that helps get it in the ball park. ithaca gun co. on side of barrel and BSA gun ltd england on top of barrel.

[lillysdad621]

you got the serial number? you can figure out by checking on that.

[powhitetrash]

If you guys could see the blank look on my face.  I don't know how to work on the gun.  That's why I said there's no one around here to repair it for me.  I've noticed that there's a large number a machinist on this forum.  I'm an electrician by trade and there's no wires on this gun.  Shadow, I went to that web site.  Seems to be down.  Waited nearly ten minutes for a page to load.  Never did.   Any place I could get it worked on or a complete rebuild kit.

[lillysdad621]

howie1 rebuilt mine before i bought it and he did one hell of a job. Ask him, maybe he has got some free time or can direct you to someone who can. but really the trigger adjustment is a 1 screw deal... try that for now.

[Magnum]

For serial # try looking underneath next to where spring cocking arm attaches to the Barrel ( its sometimes filled with that black paint stuff they use) the first 2 letters will tell you what series you have ans year. TW chambers web site has a table that will let you pinpoint what it is you have:)  Tony

[lillysdad621]

magnum... you have one too? mine is a MK5 1979

[powhitetrash]

serial number ng95422

[powhitetrash]

i"m on TW chambers,  where do I find that table?

[lillysdad621]

ng is MK4 1973-1978/9