First off let me introduce myself and say hello. I am new to blacksmithing and am just now getting started. I have never done it before but have recently became interested since learning more about it and talking to a few people that have been doing it for a very long time.
I have found a guy that wants to trade me his 175 pound Hay Budden anvil that is in great shape with no repairs, cracks, or damage anywhere (made between 1894-1915) and his champion forge for my H&K AR-15 .22. The gun is worth around $500. I know it comes down to which is more important to me, but I need advice just in terms of value.
Here are the pictures of the anvil and forge.
