Whats it??

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It's brass and around 23 inches long but will expand out to around 34 inches. The 2 end caps will unscrew. There is a locking stud on one end and the same end has what appears to be a grooved washer to adjust and lock another piece on the end... I'm lost on this one

 

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Vertical piece to a telescope stand.

Bill

 

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Thanks Bill. Thats the best answer I've had and after looking you may be correct