Description
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 (!) 3rd 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