UK DIXON MF 5163

Item number                           :           UK DIXON MF 5163

Origin                                     :           England

Style                                       :           MULTI  FUNCTION

Gauge                                     :           12

Functions                               :           Closer, rammer

Suitable for pinfire                 :           No

Stabilizer                                :           No

Maker                                     :           James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield

Markings                                :           “5163”, “JAMES DIXON & SONS SHEFFIELD”, “C”

on one side press handle

“RIVIERE & BAKERS PATENT”, The Trumpet and “12” at the

other side

Biggest length                        :           150 mm

Height                                    :           280 mm

Weight                                   :           1314 grams

Press handle                            :           Hardened steel with ebony grip

Turning handle                       :           Hardened steel with ebony grip

Closing cup                            :           Steel

Cartridge pusher                    :           Yes

Materials body                       :           Cast iron with solid steel rammer with ebony top. ( no funnel)

Paint                                       :           Repainted

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

Condition                               :           Good

Repairs                                   :           Screw table clamp has been replaced.

Remarks                                 :

The 1882 describes this tool as:

Vertical loading machine and horizontal closer, Riviére & Baker’s Patent for central fire