Follow this thread. The Tiawanese lathes are very good.
http://www.practicalmachinist.com/v...e-gunsmithing-lathe-finally-here-229480/
If you do a search on the Practical Machinest classified portion they have a guy with a good reputation that sells renovated Bridgeports for around $2500.
The fellow in NZ that bought the lathe,Dean, is a friend. I can get comments from him if you like.

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