Hensoldt Wetzler 4x Sope adjustments

[dherr17241]

I recently bought a Franz Sodia SS made in 1964 with claw mounted Hensoldt Wetzler Dialytan 4x scope. The scope has both windage and elevation adjustments on it and I am pretty sure from examining and shooting the gun that it was unfired when I bought it. The adjustment turret heads have 4 screws each on them and one of the screws is silver colored and the rest are blued to match the head. I am thinking the silver one is a locking screw and it must be loose to turn the heads. Can anyone confirm this to me or have any experience with the Hensoldts of the 1960 period or do you know someone who could advise me.
Thanks,
Dave H

[hungryrob]

I've no idea Dave but welcome to the forum anyway

[IanF]

Dave

The older german scopes can seem a bit strange by comparison to the layout on todays glassware!

Try here: http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=7Ab1 ... #PPA428,M1

Page 428 mentions disasssembly etc on the Hensoldt.

Conversely, someone may be able to help over here: http://www.opticstalk.com/default.asp?C=5

Not too much help for you, but this is off my Sauer & Sohn Drilling. The elevation and windage being controlled from the top turret, reticle focus being effected by adjustment of the side turret!







Enjoy your new acquisition - hope its a keeper!

Rgds Ian