Certainly a vintage recorder. It will play a tape and the fast forward and rewind functions work. It does not have a microphone so I cannot test the recording function. It does have a background hum and is missing the two rubber caps which fit over the reel spindles. It appears to be a very restorable recorder. I can't make out the model number but the serial number appears to be RVQ071984. NOTE: This item is for PICKUP ONLY. You may not live in the Kansas City area but perhaps you know someone who does. I am in the North part of the city and close to all interstates. Don't miss out on this vintage and collectible item at this very low price. No returns on this item.