UK DIXON MF 1207

Item number                           :           UK DIXON MF 1207

Origin                                     :           England

Style                                       :           MULTI  FUNCTION

Gauge                                     :           12

Functions                               :           Closer, funnel, rammer

Suitable for pinfire                 :           Yes

Stabilizer                                :           No

Maker                                     :           James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield

Markings                                :           “1207”, “JAMES DIXON & SONS PATENT”, “12” on press handle

Biggest length                        :           290 mm

Height                                    :           250 mm

Weight                                  :           1175 grams

Press handle                          :           Steel with ebony grip

Turning handle                       :           Black painted steel with ebony grip

Closing cup                            :           Brass

Cartridge pusher                    :           Yes

Materials body                       :           Cast iron with brass funnel and funnel tube.

Long shell tube, brass inlined

Paint                                       :           Repainted

Table clamp                            :           Top square with handmade pins. Screw top is square with 4 sharp pins

Condition                               :           reasonable

Repairs                                   :           None

Remarks                                 :

The catalogue number is very vague. Could be something else.

According to the 1882 catalogue it is a Vertical Loading Machine and horizontal closer, with double clip (no 6) lever (!) 3^rd quality.

This is the “improved lever” that you see with bench closers 1202. But there are many bench closers numbered 1202. Some with this improved lever and some with lever no 6