UK DIXON BC 2169

Item number                           :           UK DIXON BC 2169

Origin                                     :           United Kingdom

Style                                       :           English Style

Gauge                                     :           12

Suitable for pinfire                 :           Yes

Stabilizer                                 :          no

Cartridge pusher                    :           Yes

Maker                                     :           James Dixon & Sons

Markings                                :           “2169”, “JAMES DIXON & SONS SHEFFIELD”,

and “12” on press handle.

Biggest length                        :           270 mm

Weight                                   :           557 grams

Press handle                           :           Hardened steel lever no. 7 with ebony grip

Turning handle                       :           Hardened steel lever with ebony grip

Closing cup                            :           Brass

Materials body                       :           Cast iron body, Shell tube brass inlined.

Paint                                       :           Retains traces of its original black paint

Table clamp                            :           Steel screw has square top with 4 sharp pins

Top has 2 areas with handmade sharp pins

Condition                               :           reasonable

Repairs                                   :           None

Remarks                                 :

The 1169 model is a

Horizontal Closing Machine for pin fire cartridges, Purdey’s pattern(no. 5) for pin or central fire.

The 2169 is the 2^nd quality