UK DIXON BC 5119-1

Item number                           :           UK DIXON BC 5119-1

Origin                                     :           United Kingdom

Style                                       :           English Style

Gauge                                     :           12

Suitable for pinfire                 :           Yes                                         Stabilizer         :           No

Cartridge pusher                    :           Yes

Maker                                     :           James Dixon & Sons, Cornish Place,  Sheffield

Markings                                :           “5119”, “JAMES DIXON & SONS PATENT” on press handle “C” on bottom press handle, turning handle and body,

“M” on body under hinge.

Biggest length                        :           255 mm

Weight                                   :           544 grams

Press handle                           :           No. 6 steel handle with a good amount of the original blueing and ebony grip.

Turning handle                       :           Steel handle with a good amount of the original blueing and ebony grip.

Closing cup                            :           Steel with 2 steel screws

Materials body                       :           Cast iron. Shell tube is brass inlined.

Paint                                       :           Retains most of its original green paint.

Table clamp                            :           Top is rectangular with three longitudinal rows of sharp handmade pins

Condition                               :           Good

Repairs                                   :           None

Remarks                                 :

In this collection there more tools with the same number 5119. According to the catalogue this number has a press handle with a “double clip lever” But there are also 5119 ones with another cartridge holder, a single flat ribbed holder.