UK DIXON BC 1203-3

CODE UK DIXON BC 1203-3 Categories: , Product ID: 1798

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

Additional information

Number

UK Dixon BC A50