UK DIXON BC 1201-4

Item number                           :           UK DIXON BC 1201-4

Origin                                     :           United Kingdom

Style                                       :           English Style

Gauge                                     :           10

Suitable for pinfire                 :           Yes

Shell extractor                        :           Yes                                         Stabilizer:        No

Maker                                     :           James Dixon & Sons, Cornish Place,  Sheffield

Markings                                :           “1201”, “10” on press handle

Biggest length                        :           280 mm

Weight                                   :           575 grams

Pressure handle                     :           Black painted cast iron with brown wooden grip. No. 5

Turning handle                       :           Black painted cast iron and ebony grip

Crimping die                          :           Brass

Materials body                       :           Cast iron

Paint                                       :           Retains most of its original green paint

Table clamp                            :           Top has 2 sections with 6 and 12 handmade sharp little pins.

Table screw has round top with 4 pins.

Condition                               :           Good

Repairs                                   :           None

Remarks                                 :

There is no brand name on this tool. The shape is slightly different and

there is no ebony grip on the press handle. It is obvious that this is a Dixon.

In this collection there are 7 Dixon tools with no. 1201. All with press handle no. 5 and a hinge with spring.