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Seized Up Gehmann Iris

Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2020 10:34 am
by Duncan
Hi

I have a Gehmann front iris with horizontal level bars that hasn’t been used for 30 years that has seized up.

Any idea how I would go about rectifying?

Any help would be appreciated

Re: Seized Up Gehmann Iris

Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:43 pm
by scott/r
You could try putting it in a inox bath for a bit. Then if it works chuck it in an ultrasonic cleaner or metho bath to get rid of excess oil.
Might work, might not, but worth a shot.
Scott.

Re: Seized Up Gehmann Iris

Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2021 11:06 am
by saum2
Try Penetrene

Re: Seized Up Gehmann Iris

Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2021 1:45 pm
by 6.5x55ai
Probably not much help for you but I had a Gehmann adjustable iris that came with a second hand rifle. The previous owner had damaged some of the petals, trying to clean it he said. It was basically unusable/buggered. I contacted German for advise and they said send it to them. About 6 weeks later it returned, no charge, in as new condition.