Servicing a Mk3 BSA Meteor Air Rifle

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video I replace the main spring, the air seal, the breech seal, the shock absorber, the spring guide, the rear sight, and give the internal mechanism a thorough greasing.
The service was done using the BSA Meteor Mk1-3 full service kit, which is readily available online from various firearms shops, and includes the various seals, a Titan XS main spring, and Bisley gun grease.

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@douglasthompson2740 2 жыл бұрын

Anything taken apart needs cleaning before greasing and reassembling.

@kerbdogrule 29 күн бұрын

Thank you for this. Just about to service my father's old BSA rifle 😊

@bodybagged6906 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, just replaced all the seals and the spring in a mark 5 given to me by my dad.

@sathirakanthony2295 2 жыл бұрын

Very clearly from beginning to end Thank you. 👍

@ianwoods1384 10 ай бұрын

Great, helpful footage. Thank you.

@laurieharper1526 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Your timing is excellent. I'm looking for a nice early Meteor at the moment to fettle/refurbish (Mk 2 was my fist ever air rifle). Your taste in music is first class. Fats Waller is reputed to have said, when he was playing in a club and Art Tatum came in, "I play piano, but God is in the house".

@CorinNelsonSmith 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Good luck finding a nice Meteor. This one had been in an attic and not shot for about 40 years.

@gokare50 3 жыл бұрын

@@CorinNelsonSmith I have just like her

@glenblackford4479 3 жыл бұрын

I got one today if your interested

@gokare50 3 жыл бұрын

@@glenblackford4479 I already have one, even though it's very old for me However, it is in very good condition

@fasiullafasi7888 7 ай бұрын

@gokare50 3 жыл бұрын

It is beautiful and lightweight as well

@TehBr0 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely to watch, thank you.

@dieseldutchman7054 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video and well presented. I do have one request though. If you feel you need that music make it something a little less annoying.

@BoggWeasel 2 жыл бұрын

At least you can turn the sound off as there's no narration, that's what I did 😁

@heli-man- 2 жыл бұрын

My god that was a lot of grease you should have cleaned and polished it and apply grease either end the middle does not make contact so no need for all that grease and removing the old metal spring guide and replacing with nylon type would have improved the rifle.

@BoggWeasel 2 жыл бұрын

Not being anal or hypercritical, one thing I would have done is cleaned all the parts inside and outside of the cylinder of all the old grease and grunge and given it all a good polish before applying new grease and lubes. Don't want to risk contaminants spoil a good job.

@grahamalleway2283 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video well done. Any advice on how straight the barrel should be, can't find any tolerance for straightness. I put the barrel in between 2 vee blocks and clocked .005" run out in the centre.

@philliplabuschagne5508 2 жыл бұрын

Solid air rifle would be interesting to know what fps you got after the new magnum spring. And did it group ok with that spring. Have fun plinking 🎯 God bless 🙏

@julianoteixeira2382 9 ай бұрын

beautiful

@manofkentcatapultsgunsando5069 2 жыл бұрын

Looked a tad oversrung for a Meteor, extremely spring sensitive for accuracy. Good vid

@ruicoelho3712 2 жыл бұрын

very well explained, thanks for your time

@CorinNelsonSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ruicoelho3712 2 жыл бұрын

@@CorinNelsonSmith very difficult to find parts for the bsa because they don't sell online, it's a shame

@trendkill3333 3 жыл бұрын

Recently acquired a MK.3 for free from a co worker who found it in a storage unit he bought for dirt cheap. It was in a case but it’s in pretty beat up shape, the wood finish is very faded and clearly very used and the barrel is visibly rusting slightly as the black paint has faded over the years. Still fires okay but definitely doesn’t feel very powerful. I have no experience in taking guns apart but I’d sure like to have a go at restoring it a bit. The breech seal is extremely rotted, doesn’t even look like there’s one in the anymore

@CorinNelsonSmith 3 жыл бұрын

I had no idea how to do any of this when I started, but I read a bit about it and then cracked on with it. The only difficult bit is getting the new spring back in as it will be much stiffer than the old spring. There are service kits online like the one I used that come with the grease and various seals you need. Taking pictures or videos as you go sure helps when putting it back together again! Go for it!

@barkershill Жыл бұрын

Really well presented vid . But one minute in and I had to turn the sound off. Hope I didn’t miss any commentary

@_Davepocalypse 2 жыл бұрын

Got as far as putting the spring back in and just couldn't. Don't have vices and clamps sadly. Having to retreat to my local shop for it 😕

@trevorpollock3024 2 жыл бұрын

Just in the process of restoring a BSA Mercury.

@lexblack8306 3 жыл бұрын

I have the meteor mk5 and it has the 2 part cocking arm other than that its exacly the same.

@BonFire201 Жыл бұрын

I have a old mk2 or mk3 BSA Meteor I was given a good few years ago, the spring or piston has got seized and will not fully cock back, also it hasn’t been serviced in a very long time, would you recommend just doing a full strip down and service or try and go with the old spring and parts see if i can get it undone

@somethingelse4878 2 жыл бұрын

Whats the power of the mk4 deluxe? If you know I had a bad second hand one that if you flicked it like a fishing rod it would cock My brother a home gunsmith polished the guts, replaced the seals and plunger Then bored it out to take a new ox spring ment for the bigger bsa and fitted a muzzle weigh to help cope with the jump. In went from a gun that went through half a 1980s thick bean can, and took one hand to load to a gun that kicked and went through 3.5 thick bean cans taking two hands to load The grouping was fantastic hole in hole or sometimes 50p size at as far as you could use the sites. I set them and used Kentucky windage after that and it served me very well. Id be interested to know the power of yours and the old thick can test results.

@Letter_l Жыл бұрын

I have some trouble, the dissasembly of my mrk 4 was fine for most however the piston head hadn't come out with the piston and required me to use a small wooden toothpick to remove it, I have now come to assembling it and realised there is probably a part missing as of now the piston head doesn't attach anywhere, is there a C-clamp or something to grip, I inherited it and so didn't know if it was working or not.

@Buckbury 2 жыл бұрын

This is actually a MK IV, the MK 3 has all metal sights and slightly different internals, it is one of the rarer Meteors because of a very short production run.

@CorinNelsonSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting, I did take a long time trying to work out which Mk this rifle was, but missed those factors! Suppose I'd better re-name the video now...!

@Buckbury 2 жыл бұрын

@@toqtoq3361 Hi, The Mk3. Meteor had a sintered metal rear sight and a metal front sight banded on to the barrel and a deeper fore end to the stock, internally most parts are interchangeable, due to the same fixing arrangements some Mk3 stocks were carried over to Mk4 models, as with the changeover Mk3/4 Airsporters. The noise you describe is possibly a decayed buffer wasmer

@Buckbury 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, all fingers and thumbs, I was about to say sounds like a piston buffer washer which sits under the metal piston head, they decay over time through the action of lubrication on synthetic materials, I always replace them with a equivalent leather item, alternatively the piston head may have become detached. Overall numerous anomalies are found due to the interchangeability of parts. Kind regards.

@TheSilvercue Жыл бұрын

I have been left an old BSA Meteor. It looks like the barrel may have been changed as it looks customised...I am not sure how to tell if it take .22 or not (I am new to air rifles). I would like to try it and sell it but don't really know how to do that either!!

@kostasgold 3 жыл бұрын

Good video but without the music

@jankoszuta9835 Жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you so much for this video (I loved the music btw!). I have a 50 year old BSA Meteor my stepfather bought me (I'm not sure which model). It hasn't been used for 45 years. I'd love to restore it but the main take away from your excellent video is not to try doing it myself as it looks a bit tricky and I don't have the right tools. Could you recommend someone in Essex who could do this, or would any gun shop undertake this sort of job? How much should I expect to pay? Thanks again

@CorinNelsonSmith Жыл бұрын

Hi Jan, glad you liked the video and music - you're unique there! Everything apart from compressing the spring can be done with no special tools or skills, but that's quite a critical step. I'm afraid I don't know of any Essex based gun shops, but I suspect any gun shop with a workshop would be happy to do it. I would guess around £100 plus parts.

@enriqueoliva6988 7 ай бұрын

Xylophone,piano,sacs and trumpet Rock Music beatniks daddio style.

@davegregory4291 Ай бұрын

Did not know it was a music video.

@philliplabuschagne5508 2 жыл бұрын

Those "Barrel cleaning pellets" is only for PCP rifles. Firing it through a Spring Rifle is the same as Dry Firing. It will damage the piston seal or break the spring.

@CorinNelsonSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Oops! I didn't know that. Thanks for the tip!

@siypic 2 жыл бұрын

Put a pellet behind them in a springer....

@K1W1fly 2 жыл бұрын

Sadly, I don't have room for a Mirimba band in my workshop... :)

@garethdavies7326 9 ай бұрын

Hi, did that spring need cutting down to fit or was it ok as supplied? Do you consider the upgraded spring a good choice after using it? Very helpful video!

@CorinNelsonSmith 7 ай бұрын

I think in hindsight the spring probably should have been cut down, but I didn't consider it at the time. It was really tricky to get it back in, and was a few inches longer than the original one, but at the time I chalked that down to the original having been compressed for so long. I'm afraid I can't vouch for whether it has improved the rifle or not as a) I didn't use it before the refurb, and b) I haven't used it nearly enough after the refurb either...typical!

@nigelcoles1979 3 жыл бұрын

I have the exact same gun which I purchased in 1971 for £12.50. I wonder how much they are now. Your video was very informative. I may have a go at refurbishing mine. Do BSA still do the parts for guns this old?

@CorinNelsonSmith 3 жыл бұрын

I’d expect they’re around the £250-300 mark now, so a good investment on your part! There are definitely all the parts available for them, but I don’t know whether it’s BSA themselves who make them. I bought spares in the UK from Bagnall and Kirkwood but I know a number of other gunsmiths stock spares.

@jietu7819 4 ай бұрын

I like the bgm

@Andrew-cl9wt 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in the process of fitting the same service kit into my mk111 What was the power of your gun after the refit please?

@sundeepjos 2 жыл бұрын

Is the process same with bsa supersport?

@davidmunroeprecisionengine6121 Жыл бұрын

I need a piston seal, please can you advise thank you

@henryToped 7 ай бұрын

Among BSA springer this is the only model that can be swapped with gas ram?

@black5f 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video mate. I've just done a Mk2 for a friend and I'm always ready and interested to learn new techniques! Just to relate my experiences for those wanting to do this. The MK2 I did had a fibre piston seal. Despite clearly having had a very rough 50 plus years use the seal was still in great condition so take the gun apart before you order the O rings. The shock pad was completely loose and hence the piston was loose in the holder so this did need replacing, I also think the design uses the pad to put pressure on the fibre seal and expand it? I used a Titan No 5 spring (as recommended) but I found this far too long. I can't agree more with your warning, springs under compression can be very dangerous things. I cut mine back to a length of 255mm, still 40 mm longer than the original I took out. Relatively easy to compress the end coil. It's easier and safer to put in and the gun ends up much smoother, more consistent accuracy, easier to cock and it doesn't sound like it's destroying itself. Just my opinion but 7 - 9 ftlbs is about right for these, still enough to go through a tin of beans. Barrel cleaning tip .. a couple of role up cigarette filters soaked in WD40 fired. £1 for 100.

@CorinNelsonSmith 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! I agree about the Titan spring being too long, I wish I’d trimmed it down slightly. It said that it was designed for the BSA meteor so I assumed the reason for the old one being so much smaller was that it had just been compressed for so many years. I’m not in a rush to go through taking the spring out again though!

@black5f 3 жыл бұрын

@@CorinNelsonSmith I don't blame you. I did start with the full length but decided it would end in tears. And .. don't know if anyone else has seen this, the centre tube up the spring, the flange has a 90 bend in to stop it rotating on the pin and a washer to take the load ... so if I had held it back with a screw driver, that washer can flip up? Didn't take any pictures sorry. So I cut it down. Just by 40mm or so to 255. I guess its around 8lbs but its as sweet as a nut, very consistent and accurate. So many go for power but I think you tune the gun for what it is? Luckily I cut off just about spot on. It's surprisingly easy to do, even crushing the end coil, just heat the last coil to cherry and you can squeeze it with pliers, reheat and quench under a tap, then just grind it flat. The original spring just fell out more or less. I do admire people who film their engineering adventures, so doffing my hat to you Sir. Just did a worn out SMK B20, same principle, don't over cook ... 3/4 group at 65ft which is at the limit of my 58 year old eyes ha ha.

@richardhorsham7395 2 жыл бұрын

@@CorinNelsonSmith hi did you find the trigger hard to pull?

@neilcleveland7522 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video, stripping mine down for a service. Do you have a video on how to fix a Meteor when some muppet who borrowed it fired it when barrel is broke and the barrel is now pointing up a few millimetres out of line from the body!!! maybe the barrel latch is knackered?

@stefenney3126 4 ай бұрын

It's possible that the barrel is actually bent. Remove it from the gun and place it against a very straight edge to see if it is still true. If not, they can be straightened by placing in a vice.

@nbrowne73 3 жыл бұрын

im guessing a new spring and seal might bring the power of the gun upto or over the legal limit , ??

@CorinNelsonSmith 3 жыл бұрын

I hope that given the spring was designed for the BSA Meteor, and is available online with no warning of it being over powered, it should be fine. Having said that, it was much longer than the original spring that I removed from the rifle, but that could just be down to the age of the original spring.

@leswado Жыл бұрын

Don't think this is a mk4 as suggested as the mk4 rear sight was screwed down onto the barrel wheras the mk3 rear sight was pinned on through the side of the sight.

@raihanmohammed4776 3 жыл бұрын

My barrel has a pin that won't tap out. Any advice on how to get it out?

@CorinNelsonSmith 3 жыл бұрын

I used a centre punch and a hammer but mine came out fairly easily. Not sure if that's really the correct way to do it or whether there's a more professional way.

@markyyyy7 2 жыл бұрын

Turned the sound off after 10 seconds

@ronbianca1975 2 жыл бұрын

Good video my friend! That is a very interesting looking vise you have. What make and model is it? Is it still available? Thanks again my friend.

@grahamthebaronhesketh. 10 ай бұрын

Is it for sale?

@hinasafir3045 3 жыл бұрын

I have same gun l bought in 1976. Which online site l can buy spring and o ring. Is there any part numbers. Thanks

@CorinNelsonSmith 3 жыл бұрын

I ordered mine from Bagnall and Kirkwood. I bought the Meteor full service kit which came with the spring, new seals, and grease. Not sure about specific part numbers

@colinbarnsdale8017 2 ай бұрын

Sorry to be critical, but you really have to clean everything Spotless before you reassemble and apply new lubricant.

@pegknife 7 ай бұрын

Was this the first Air Rifle you've worked on ? lets hope it's your last,never seen a worse "service" in all my life !

@taunteratwill1787 Ай бұрын

So you cleaned JACK SHIT and left the iron particles in there? You must be effing joking right? Now take it apart and do it right this time! 😂

@mohiburrahman2826 3 жыл бұрын

Sir, I want to buy such kind of gum but it's not available in our country Is there any site from where I can purchase it Plz plz reply sir I m crazy about this type of gun From India

@CorinNelsonSmith 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure. In the UK at least, guns cannot be delivered to your address. They have to be delivered to a registered gun shop and collected in person from there.

@mohiburrahman2826 3 жыл бұрын

@@CorinNelsonSmith ok sir

@mohiburrahman2826 3 жыл бұрын

@@CorinNelsonSmith There is so many air gun shop In India but they charge almost triple from original price

@kennedykenz9945 2 жыл бұрын

Berapa harga seken snapan angin BSA patah Laras t bos

@pumamuril1303 2 ай бұрын

Kalau popornya ada di jual mas bro

@robbanks1797 3 жыл бұрын

A little deburing of the compression tube ,and polishing of the piston wouldn't of hurt when you were in there.

@24meandyounothing 2 жыл бұрын

or just cleaning everthing.

@denniem472 3 жыл бұрын

a little bit better without the so called music

@raycharles6796 7 ай бұрын

What is with the piano music? Sorry could not watch it!!

@yantiyanti7375 7 ай бұрын

Berapa harganya bang

@richradiris4553 3 ай бұрын

Sir location nyo

@user-iv8dw5jb3j 2 жыл бұрын

Ну. До чего охуенно!!!! Аж кушать не могу!

@annabeltheunicorn9374 3 жыл бұрын

Someone has looked after that gun, i looked immaculate for a fifty year old weapon. If you want to sell it let me know

@CorinNelsonSmith 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I don't think I want to sell it quite yet though!

@annabeltheunicorn9374 3 жыл бұрын

Well the reason being i recently gave my 1948 Cadet to my grandson. I am looking for another one to plink in my garden and regret giving it to him in a way. They are fairly common so i will keep looking. Nice vidio and i have shared with him