UK HAW BC A50-2

CODE UK HAW BC A50-2 Categories: , Product ID: 2975

Description

Item number                           :           UK HAW BC A50-2

Origin                                     :           United Kingdom

Style                                       :           English Style

Gauge                                     :           12

Suitable for pinfire                 :           Yes

Stabilizer                                 :          No

Cartridge pusher                    :           N.a.

Maker                                     :           G. & J.W. HAWKSLEY Ltd, Carver Street, Sheffield

Markings                                :           “G. & J.W. HAWKSLEY’S PATENT” and “12” on turning lever

Biggest length                        :           280 mm

Weight                                    :           666 grams

Length of shell tube               :           39 mm

Suspension of press lever       :           Double

Suspension of turning lever   :           Riveted

Length of back                       :           15 mm

Press handle                           :           Steel lever with dark horn handle

Turning handle                       :           Steel patented lever with dark horn handle.

Closing cup                            :           Fails

Materials body                       :           Brass

Paint                                       :           Retains traces of the original red paint

Table clamp                            :           Top typical Hawksley spade (cards) shaped with 3 sharp steel pins .

Screw top round without pins

Condition                               :           Good although missing the closing cup

Repairs                                   :           None

Remarks                                 :

The number “A50” comes from the 1889 Hawksley catalogue, where it is called the “Hawksley’s Patent “Clip” Cartridge Turnover”

It is sometimes difficult to decide whether it is a A50, a A44 or a AA44. If possible it is mentioned at this place.

 

There is quite some variation in the lengths of these tubes.

 

There is also quite some variation in the top of the screw of the table clamp. This one is triangle and has a fixed connection  Some tops are triangle shaped, some square, some round

 

Sometimes it is so difficult  to see of what material the handles are made. Horn can be as dark as ebony. They feel almost the same. I try to find out with a flame. The smell is different.

 

With “length of the back” is meant the turning part of the tool that holds the turning lever.. Usually it is 10-11 mm long.

 

Because of the horn handles this must be an A50 model.

Additional information

Number

UK Dixon BC A50