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Re: Old sextant
From: Sean Michael Johnston
Date: 2024 Jun 26, 09:13 -0700
From: Sean Michael Johnston
Date: 2024 Jun 26, 09:13 -0700
I restored a similar model a few years ago and modeled it in CAD. You can see it here: https://grabcad.com/library/heath-co-sextant-1
I believe the scope holder/mount has been removed and replaced off angle. It looks like it needs to be clocked back around to face the mirror.
Just remove the 3 screws and re-mount it. It is not supposed to rotate. It only goes up and down relative to the mirror whe the dial is turned.
Also, vinegar is the best cheap way to clean and remove scale and corrosion from brass and bronze - just let it soak.
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