UK DIXON MF 3164-1

CODE UK DIXON MF 3164-1 Categories: , Product ID: 2317

Description

Item number                           :           UK DIXON MF 3164-1

Origin                                     :           England

Style                                       :           MULTI  FUNCTION

Gauge                                     :           12

Functions                               :           Closer, funnel, rammer

Suitable for pinfire                 :           Yes

Stabilizer                                :           No

Maker                                     :           James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield

Markings                                :           “3164”, “JAMES DIXON & SONS SHEFFIELD”

“12” on top side press handle

Biggest length                        :           300 mm

Height                                    :           270 mm

Weight                                    :           1214 grams

Press handle                            :           Hardened steel with ebony grip

Turning handle                       :           Green painted steel with ebony grip

Crimper                                  :           Brass

Cartridge pusher                    :           Yes

Materials body                       :           Cast iron with brass rammer (brass tube) with ebony top. ( no funnel)

The Shell tube has a brass inline.

Paint                                       :           Retains most of its original green paint but is repainted

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

Condition                               :           Good

Repairs                                   :           None

Remarks                                 :

The 1882 describes this tool as:

Vertical loading machine, and horizontal closer, with improved C.F. ( Central Fire?) lever. “improved” means that the no. 5 lever has a little sharp edge to hold the shell better. That is for the 3164. This 3164-1 has the normal lever no 5. So what is an “improved C.F. lever?

Additional information

Number

UK Dixon BC A50