Coin Slot Magazine - #072 - 1981 - February [International Arcade Museum]
Letters to the Editor continued
3. And the easiest identification of all — that 1924 date on the
front casting.
But there's something funny here. That 31,561 serial number
suggests 1915 Mills production, long before the "Owl" Bell was
made. But, if you add a "1" to the serial in front you'll end up
with 131,561 which is right onfor the 1924 OPERA TOR BELL.
Take another look; maybe you missed that "1" the first time.
Yes, there is a Coin Slot Guide. It's No. 24 for the Mills 1918-
1928 Gooseneck Bell Machines.
Editor
Dear Editor,
I've acquired an excellent Mills "Dial" Trade Stimulator with
a revolving world map on the front that advances with play.
The sad part is no mechanism lives in this nice case! Any ideas
on who might have a Dial Mechanism for sale?
Thanks,
Guil Jones
8850 Monroe
Houston, TX 77061
Dear Guil,
Thanksfor your letter andpleasepardon the delay. Time slips
Dear Edward,
Nice machine, and it carries its identification on its sleeve. It's
the Mills 1924 OPERA TOR BELL COwl"). It has a number of
by quickly especially when a few holidays are thrown in.
We do not personally know of any mechanisms which might
check points that prove this out:
like to take up residence in your case. However, we're going to
1. The "Owl" on the top, and at each side of the reward card.
put this one to our readers andpossibly one ofthem can put you
2.
in touch with a lonesome mechanism.
The small coin viewing window (the 1926 OPERATOR
BELL "Bullseye" and later models had a much larger
Sincerely,
"Bullseye" coin viewing window) below the gooseneck.
Editor
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