Originally Posted by Sewing Joe

Can't tell you much about it other than it was manufactured by National and badged with the name Richmond. That circular chrome access medallion on the front is a dead giveaway.

The spring belt may be a bit louder than leather, but it will work fine and never wear out.

You can probably manage with a standard sewing machine needle, but you'll have to "cheat" it down a little bit. The original needles are a skotch longer than the current standard needles.