Some local army Disposal Stores used to stock heavy ex military surveyors tripods of a similar design, usually spray painted ugly green all over. Underneath the paint lies solid oak? and solid brass fittings and when cleaned up to base finish they look great. These can carry a large load. Myself and a friend sourced a few of these in the mid-late 90's. They cost $30-40 each and were quite plentiful at the time. Something to look out for perhaps?
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