Description
Item number : UK DIXON BC 1203-3
Origin : United Kingdom
Style : English Style
Gauge : 12
Suitable for pinfire : Yes Stabilizer: No
Shell extractor : Yes TOT ES 071-12 hasn’t. (Remarkable that 2 tools with the same no. and shape differ on this point.)
Maker : James Dixon & Sons, Cornish Place, Sheffield
Markings : “1203”, “J.D&S Patent”, “12” on top of pressure handle, “X” on bottom
side pressure handle on body under hinge and on turning handle
Biggest length : 275 mm
Weight : 480 grams
Pressure handle : Steel with ebony grip. No. 6
Turning handle : Steel 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 5 Dixon tools in this collection with no. 1203.
All have in common press handle no. 6