That machine is called a dome top, I have three of them, For many years that is all I had and it did not reverse, I turned the material around to sew backwards at the end of sewing , I love it They are not full size and are heavy but are real workhorses , mine has the shuttle bobbin ,Not the round one,Keep her oiled and clean of lint and she will work her heart out for you, Go for it , :thumbup: :lol: :thumbup: