That large block at the spindle end suggest its a D1 series camlock spindle not screwed. My heavy 10 had a D1 and the spindle end looked very similar. Off hand I can't think of any screwed spindle fittings that look like that. From that angle you would probably see the threaded spigot of the driver plate which is about the only remotely similar candidate. If so more likely to be a 13" than a Heavy 10. Large dial D1 – 4 spindle Heavy 10's almost always had the wider range gearbox, 7 positions on the first lever I think not 5, and came on a cabinet stand.

The 13" never got a cabinet stand. Telling the difference from photos is very hard but Heavy 10's tend to look short from that sort of angle.  Looking at pictures of mine its barely two apron lengths between centres. Checked the parts book and later 13" did get the D1- series camlock spindel

Its later than 1942. Especially if a Heavy 10. In that era a Heavy 10 would have had small dials, a single tumbler gearbox and star wheel feed clutch.

Clive

Edited By Clive Foster on 20/02/2017 16:58:03

Mick

Heavy 10 on legs is about 4 ft 6 long so almost certainly a 13". At £300 good value if its in decent order. Top speed is on the low side for smaller work. Short tailstock barrel travel will inspire verbals when you inadvertently pop the drill chuck out for the umteenth time but its an honest machine. At least the headstock is quiet running.

my Heavy 10 could work to tenths with appropriate care. I see no reason why a good 13" Southbend cant do so too.

Clive.

If I found a lathe like that for that price within 200 miles of home I would buy it a heartbeat.

If he was prepared to 'pass off' a picture with American mains sockets in it you might be wise to take a really good look at the inventory of the 'kit'.

£300 lathes don't usually look like that.

Less paint, lots more rust, chunks missing from castings.

pleas money send up front now then deliver when I trawler docks.

I really hope this is a genuine offer to sell, you'll know if you do get an address it's OK.