Description
Item number : UK DIXON BC 1203-2
Origin : United Kingdom
Style : English Style
Gauge : 8
Suitable for pinfire : Yes Stabilizer: No
Shell extractor : No
Maker : James Dixon & Sons, Cornish Place, Sheffield
Markings : “1203”, “J.D&S Patent”, “8” on top of pressure handle. “J” on various parts. “V” on body next to screw pressure handle.
Biggest length : 295 mm
Weight : 751 grams
Pressure handle : Blued steel with ebony grip. Big no. 6
Turning handle : Black painted cast iron with ebony grip
Crimping die : Brass
Materials body : Cast iron
Paint : Retains most of its original red paint
Table clamp : Steel screw has round top with 4 pins. Top rectangular with hand made little sharp pins.
Condition : Good
Repairs : None
Remarks :
There are more (4?) Dixon tools in this collection with no. 1203 with different bodies..All have in common press handle no. 6