Description
Item number : UK DIXON BC 1203-5
Origin : United Kingdom
Style : English Style
Gauge : 12
Suitable for pinfire : Yes Stabilizer : Yes right side
Cartridge pusher : Yes
Maker : James Dixon & Sons, Cornish Place, Sheffield
Markings : “1203”, “J.D & S PATENT”, Dixon’s brand mark and “12” on pressure
handle. “W” on bottom p-handle, turning handle en body near screw.
Biggest length : 250 mm
Weight : 456 grams
Press handle : No. 6 blued steel handle with ebony grip
Turning handle : Steel with ebony grip
Closing cup : Brass
Materials body : Cast iron. Short shell tube is brass inlined.
Paint : Retains most of its original green paint.
Table clamp : Top is rectangular with three lines op sharp hand made pins.
Top of the screw is round with 4 pins
Condition : Good
Repairs : None
Remarks : There are 5 Dixon tool sin this collection with no. 1203.
They have all press handle no 6 in common.