My first sewing machine was a 301A, it was beige in color; was dumb
and traded it in on an Elna. the Elna was a great machine, but I wish
I had kept the 301A. The Elna got stolen from a western wear store
and I ended up with a New Home, it lasted 16 years and did a lot of
sewing. I have a friend that has the 301A machine and she is 89
years old and still uses it. Tell DH you got a bargain!