removing base from M38

[nezza51]

Gidday.

what is the procedure of removing the base from the scope? there is a post of removing the pin.(done) and pulling or tapping the center bolt out (not done) as there looks like a tiny hex bolt on the front.from moving it...just wary from bashing the thing with a hammer that's all ...does this little bolt have to be removed?

Thanks 

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

step 1 using pliars bend the wires out of the support where in the photo it says 'release pin'

step 2 pull out the hinge at the front by pushing sideways

step 3 assembly will now hinge out and away from the base

step 4 remove base screws

 

pull the cotter pin wires away from their bases, this will allow the base to swivel after removing the pin.

then you will be able to see the screws that are under the main support.

 

can I ask that staff put this on the tutorial section?

Edited August 3, 2022 by gmrhodes13
photo updated

[nezza51]

Ok .yep saw this post earlier,but doesn't mention the little hex bolt on the front   ,undid spring  .removed the clip  ,  .and tried to tap the bolt out     might try a small hex key before I go all "Panzerfaust" on this Sherman !

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

when you remove the front wires from the lips, then take out the pin that the wire coils around, then you

simply remove the entire base, exposing the screws at the bottom of the scope.

[Marv]

Ok .yep saw this post earlier,but doesn't mention the little hex bolt on the front   ,undid spring  .removed the clip  ,  .and tried to tap the bolt out     might try a small hex key before I go all "Panzerfaust" on this Sherman !

You can get to the bottom by removing the end Alan key, by the eye piece and then prizing the spring with a screw driver.