How do you identify BSA meteor models?

Answer 1

Meteor .177 & .22 Cal 18.5 in Rifled or Smoothbore blue finish Adj rear & fixed front sight 1959

MKI (same as above) 41 in OAL 1959-62 18 in barrel

MKII (same as above) more streamline appearance. improved adj rear sight first use of plastic rear body tube cap 1962-68 18 in barrel

MKIII (same as above) more robust stock squared off forearm. 41 in OAL 1969-73, 18 in barrel

MKIV (same as above) no smoothbore only rifled barrel 18.5 in barrel, bridge style and fixed front sight. 41 in OAL 1973-77

MKV (Same as MKIV) 1977-94

MK6 17.5 in Barrel. Scope grooves, adj trigger, rifled barrel, adj bridge sight 42 in OAL 1993-2007