I have the same exact Singer machine. Got it for free for doing some alterations for a lady who owned it. Bought for her by her mother in law who when she got married, said that every newly wed should have a sewing machine. She said she used it twice in all those years so it is basically new. It really sews nice and straight. It is a heavy sucker tho, so I don't use it outside of home. Not sure what year it was born tho, do you know? Jan