UK DIXON MF 1207-1

Item number                           :           UK DIXON MF 1207-1

Origin                                     :           United Kingdom

Style                                       :           MULTI  FUNCTION

Gauge                                     :           14

Functions                               :           Closer, funnel, rammer

Suitable for pinfire                 :           No

Stabilizer                                :           No

Maker                                     :           James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield

Markings                                :           “1207”, “J.D & S PATENT”, “14” on press handle

Biggest length                        :           240 mm

Height                                    :           235 mm

Weight                                    :           1006 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

Paint                                       :           Retains  most of its original red paint

Table clamp                            :           Top duck foot shaped with handmade pins. Screw top is round with 4 sharp pins

Condition                               :           Good

Repairs                                   :           None

Remarks                                 :

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