Oil your tripod

I bought a RRS Anvil off here a while back. The handle looks very similar to yours. I oiled it all up and do when I use it or it gets wet. It doesn’t bother me as it’s equipment. But oddly it’s basically the same condition as yours
 
Hornady One Shot cleans and leave a "dry film" on the surface that both lubricates and prevents rust.

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RRS should be nitride for the price, maybe even gold plated. I have one that's got a bit of corrosion, but not at that level. Funny thing my Sunwayfoto head is 2 years of being in the back my truck bed, and it appears near as new, go figure!