UK DIXON BC 1201-1

Item number                           :           UK DIXON BC 1201-1

Origin                                     :           British

Style                                       :           English Style

Gauge                                    :           12

Suitable for pinfire                 :           Yes                                         Stabilizer         :           N.A.

Cartridge pusher                    :           Yes (replacement)

Maker                                     :           James Dixon & Sons, Cornish Place, Sheffield

Markings                                :           “W”, 1201, JD&S, 12 on top of pressure arm. “I” on various parts.

Biggest length                        :           280 mm

Weight                                    :           560 grams

Press handle                           :           Black painted cast iron with ebony grip (not original) No. 5 in Dixons catalogue.

Turning handle                       :           Black painted cast iron with ebony grip

Closing cup                            :           Brass

Materials body                       :           Cast iron

Paint                                       :           Retains most of its original reddish paint

Table clamp                            :           Top two parts with handmade pins. Screw has round top with 4 sharp pins.

Condition                               :           Good

Repairs                                   :           None

Remarks
There are quite a lot (7) of different models with no. 1201 They all have lever no. 5 in common.