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Freeland Stand Repair?

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Hi Folks!

I picked up a vintage Bausch & Lomb spotting scope with a classic Freeland scope stand. The finish on the stand is mostly gone, but more importantly, it's all there and functioning smoothly _except_ for the spring loaded plunger that tensions the elevation pivot:



The plunger is rusty and frozen in place. To get to it, I need to remove the main shaft under the plunger.

Anyone know how that shaft is secured to the stand? Is it simply threaded?

The shaft is partially hollow and so I don't want to risk damaging it by twisting it.

Thanks!
Dave
 
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I have used these since 1964 in many clubs, and also have one I've owned since the mid 70's. I've never seen a spring on one, just the collar with the knurled nob to lock the height adjustment.

Haven't had one apart, so don't know if it's threaded. But I'd try some good penetrating oil (CLP, TSI301, Liquid Wrench) on the plunger and adjusting screw and let it set a few days. Might loosen it up.
 
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