Coin Slot Magazine - #073 - 1981 - March [International Arcade Museum]
Letters to the Editor continued
Dear Editor,
First, I want to compliment you on a fine paper, enjoy it
very much.
I would be grateful for help on any or all of the above.
I would also like to join many others in thanking you
and Dick Bueschel in assembling the documentation on
these machines and publishing the monthly Coin Slot.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks,
Mel Bailey
Dear Mel;
Thanks for the nice note, and the serials. We appreciate
kind words.
And questions, too, whether we can answer them or
not. Like your DUCHESS questions. There seem to have
been twot maybe three, paint schemes for the Jennings
DUCHESS depending on when it was made. 1 seem to
remember that the "Slot Machines on Parade" book
published by LOOSE CHANGE has a DUCHESS photo in
color. It's a beautiful book and one we can recommend,
although some of the machine identifications are a bit
screwy and some of the restoration colors are way off the
mark. But the photography is great, and any original
unrestored machine photos can be an invaluable guide to
you.
As for the missing parts, we'll run your name and
address with this letter and maybe some of our readers
can come through with the missing pieces.
The Editor
I have a problem which I hope you can help me with.
Recently I bought a Clawson "THREE JACKPOT",
made before 1894, serial number 3145. Would like to
purchase parts and information for this machine need
back door lock, specially. Any information will be
appreciated.
Yours Truly,
L.E. Achey
Dear Lawrence;
So youVe come up with a Clawson THREE JACKPOT.
That's reaching back in time, and if all you're missing is
the lock on the back door you're in luck. You can still buy
them. It's true. The Clawson used one of the stamped
metal key, slide bar locks that are so popular for roll top
desk restorations, and if you take a look at the
availabilities for replacement locks in some antique
shops you'll find just what you're looking for.
As far as other parts go, you've got a problem. But
maybe not. Upcoming Coin Slot Guide No. 53—which is
almost completed, and not that far away from printing—
will have the complete story on the Clawson THREE
JACKPOT as well as the Clawson CARLO "4 Jackpot"
payouts, including drawings of all parts. You can prac
tically carve and re-cast any missing parts from the
drawings.
Editor
Dear Editor,
1981
Antiques Events
Calendar
The Antiques Show
Guide for the Great
Lakes states* & Ontario.
I am a serious slot collector and have been subscribing
to Coin Slot for about 1 year. I went to the Gordon Pace
Auction last January, Southeby Parke Bernet in July and
Loose Change Fair. I have been collecting for about 3
years.
I remember reading about a man in Baton Rouge, LA
having a 1$ Columbia slot in an office bathroom that was
confiscated about IV2 years ago. Well 3 weeks ago the
courts in B.R. ruled it contriband and had it destroyed. If
you would like more information on it let me know and I
will try to find out.
Enjoy your magazine very much, enclosed is check for
coming year. Also some serial numbers.
Sincerely,
T.S.
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New York, Pennsylvania
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Dear T.S.
Thank you for your recent letter. We will forward the
serial numbers to Dick Bueschel for his column. Please let
us know if you want your name withheld.
We would like to have all the information available on
the case you mentioned. It is a great help to us in our work
of getting our map colored in.
Do you think your law will have a chance this year? Is-
anyone active with it? Last year we wrote to your
governor to give him some information. Apparently he
was not adequately informed before he vetoed the bill.
Please keep us up to date. We're very happy to hear that
you enjoy the magazine.
Sincerely,
Editor
MARCH 1981
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