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Thanks all for the advice. Had to drain the system down in the end to help me replace the outlet in the f&e tank, a lock shield valve and this drain cock. The replacement parts did not fit and hold a seal but it was just the washer that had basically disintegrated so swapping that out has led...

So I ordered what i thought was a replacement draincock but it seems shorter by a few mil in the main body I guess the washer could be salvaged from teh new one and replace on the old but I wonder if this is an older style or make that I should try and track an exact replacement for?

Drip of paint - or whatever solder was used. Predates us owning the house but is not wet for certain

Have tried loosening and tightening but no change. Feel it might be corroded inside if it has been leaking for ages which it has

I have a leak in the draincock on the downstairs radiator. To me it looks like the draincock is soldered on to the paperwork so replacing is beyond my ability. Are the insides replaceable on a draincock as the leak is from the valve/spigot bit? Or do I need to replace the whole thing?