I was not as lucky as you, to have someone give me one, but I bought one about a month ago, and I am really enjoying sewing on it. I have already pieced my new DGS a quilt on it and am now completing the quilting. It is fun to sew on, and really does a good job. Mine was produced in 1948. I am very proud of it and will enjoy taking it to quilting guild. Enjoy your machine, it looks like a beauty and well taken care of.