UK DIXON Climax System

Item number                           :           UK DIXON MS 1177B

Origin                                     :           United Kingdom

Application                            :           Cartridge extractor

Bore                                       :           4

Maker                                     :           James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield

Markings                                :           “JAMES DIXON & SONS SHEFFIELD” and “4” on one side

Length                                    :           130 mm

Weight                                   :           71 grams

Materials                                 :           Brass or “Gun Metal”

Condition                               :           very good.

Repairs                                   :           None

Remarks                                 :

The 1882  catalogue describes this tool as follows:

1177B , Purdey’s Central Fire Extractor 2^nd quality, Gun metal”

There is no catalogue number on this tool, so it actually not clear if it is a 1^st quality or a 2^nd.