I suspect that front leg socket is rusted through. Not a show-stopper if you're looking for a cooker, but my guess is there's more rust where that came from. I spied a similar redhead a few weeks ago from a distance, but when I got up close it was a total basket case and not worth a knock on the door. Not saying this one is, or that any red kettle isn't worth of rescue, but you gotta go in with your eyes open.