UK DIXON BC 1203-4

Item number                           :           UK DIXON BC 1203-4

Origin                                     :           United Kingdom

Style                                       :           English Style

Gauge                                     :           12

Suitable for pinfire                  :           Yes

Shell extractor                        :           No

Maker                                     :           James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield

Markings                                :           “1203”, “J.D&S PATENT”, “12” on upside pressure handle

“V” on downside pressure handle, turning handle and body

“C” on body next to screw that connects pressure handle

Biggest length                        :           280 mm

Weight                                   :           455 grams

Press handle                           :           Black painted steel with wooden grip. No. 6

Turning handle                       :           Black painted cast iron with wooden 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

Rectangular top has little handmade sharp pins

Condition                               :           Good

Repairs                                   :           None

Remarks                                 :           There are 5 Dixon tool sin this collection with no. 1203. They have the press handle no 6 in common.