Mine is from 1956 per ISMACS, but I don't know if it has reverse feed. I have been so busy poking around underneath and inside the head that I haven't really looked at it, but when I first looked it seemed like I only had a lever to control stitch length - I'll have to look again. I've only had maybe a half-hour of time to play with her so far.
It's nice, it DID come with a manual, which is pretty much in perfect condition. Of course I haven't had time to read it yet....I should have brought it with me to work! D'oh!
Alcohol for the old oil - great, I have plenty of that! I will be VERY careful to keep it off of the finish. I will be very very unhappy with myself if I mess that beautiful glossy body up!