I just got another very will used 27 with the pheasant decals. I cleaned it up and saved what decals I could. Yes you can't beat these old beater machines. This one turned out to be the smoothest and quietest VS machine in my collection and yes I have about 60 + of them. What a perfect stitch this one makes. Ugly is good... I love sewing with the old well used machines without the worry of hurting it. I have pretty machines but the best sewers are the ugly ones and I tend to use them more. I will post a pic when the wife gets back with the camera. This 27 has the big heavy spoke hand wheel and treadles like butter just wished it had a motor boss.