I purchased a Necci/Elna in 1964. It was made around 1922. It was made in Italy. Thats when Necci and Elna were together. Don't know when they separated. Don't remember the model # was, but it was a straight stich workhorse. Sold it on a garage sale for $10 after I decided I needed a lightweight machine. Dumb, dumb mistatke!!!