Description
Item number : UK DIXON BC 5119X
Origin : United Kingdom
Style : English Style
Gauge : 12
Suitable for pinfire : Yes Stabilizer : Yes, right side
Cartridge pusher : Yes
Maker : James Dixon & Sons, Cornish Place, Sheffield
Markings : “5119”, Dixon’s Brand Mark, James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield,
“12” on press handle. “E” on bottom press handle, body near hinge and turning handle.
Biggest length : 340 mm
Weight : 1260 grams
Press handle : Steel with ebony grip
Turning handle : Steel with ebony grip
Closing cup : heavy duty steel with 2 screws
Materials body : Cast iron
Paint : Retains most of its original paint. Paint has been green but has turned into
blackish
Table clamp : Top has 5 cross wise very deep ribs.
Screws has round top without pins.
Condition : Very good
Repairs : None
Remarks :
This is a very heavy duty tool apparently for shop use. In Dixon’s catalogue there is a 5119X “very strong for shop use”. This must be the one, but the number doesn’t show a “X”.