Yep, a one-tumbler gear box...my bad.
I enlarged your wide shot photo and just based on that, the lathe looks original at least. The threading plate
still has the original tap-in brads/rivets so at least that hasn't been replaced. Fairly sure the large indicator dials
on the cross-slide and compound rest are original for that model, so those are nice to have. Power switch and bracket look original too.
The other good thing is that it looks to have been properly stored and not left outside to rust; even a bit of grease still on the ways is a good sign.
Yes, wear on the ways can be an issue, and without a real close-up photo, we can't tell. Sure there will be wear,
but probably not enough to be a deal breaker. But you know, these things are brutes and damn near bullet proof.
I do wish it had more tooling and goodies, but often times these extras get tossed or sold off.
As long as you're happy with the cost, I'd say go for it. If it were near Houston, I'd be taking a look myself.
Original 10L lathes like these don't come available everyday, but when they do, they are halfway across the country.
Even if you change your mind later on while in your garage, you can more than likely get your back money out of it. Profit...probably not.
Let us know what you end up doing!
PMc
Yep, pain in the ass to move...get some good heavy machine movers and don't drop it!