They do look like a free arm but there not
I did do about 6 hrs of piece work on it. Only thing I didn't care was changing the bobbin.. The machine worked prefectly..
It does have it's embossed clam shell case.. it is a early 70's. Thinking it was bought in 72 / 74 ?? and is the only one I have seen sinced that time. It's already back in storage
I compare it to a 301 by size and weight . That 301 wins.
maybe I can trade it for a AB Howe That a friend won't let me have LOL