UK DIXON BC 1163X

CODE UK DIXON BC 1163X Categories: , Product ID: 2041

Description

Item number                           :           UK DIXON BC 1163X

Origin                                     :           United Kingdom

Style                                       :           Screw Pressure Mechanism

Gauge                                     :           12

Suitable for pinfire                 :           No

Stabilizer                                 :          Yes, right side

Cartridge pusher                    :           Yes

Maker                                     :           James Dixon & Sons

Markings                                :           JAMES DIXON & SONS SHEFFIELD”, The Trumpet and “12”

on the topside of the press handle. “1163” on the other side.

The letter “E” on different parts of the tool.

Biggest length                        :           220 mm

Weight                                     :           1,092 grams

Press handle                           :           Hardened steel lever with ebony grip

Turning handle                       :           Hardened steel with ebony grip

Closing cup                            :           Steel

Materials body                       :           Cast iron body

Paint                                       :           Retains most of its original green paint

Table clamp                            :           Steel screw has big round top without pins.

Top rectangular with 5 deep ribs

Condition                               :           Very good

Repairs                                   :           None

Remarks                                 :

See Baker 2014 page 84

This must be the 1163X, although the “X” isn’t stamped in the tool. But that is the same with UK DIXON BC 5119X, also a heavy tool for shop use.

Also the inventors are not mentioned on this tool, nor the fact that this tool is patented.

Additional information

Number

UK Dixon BC A50