Coin Slot Magazine - #089 - 1982 - July[International Arcade Museum]
hard to find Jennings serials for the later Bells, but they are
usually on a piece ofpaper inside that also tells the payout rate.
Your machine isn't really a It machine, but the American
penny fits the slot and escalator originally builtfor the British
coinage. The GOVERNOR hasn't been described in the "100
Most Collectible Slot Machines" volumes yet, but the descrip
tions for the Jennings SUN CHIEF and BUCKAROO in
Volume 1, and the description for the Jennings ELDORADO
Jamie Lynn
Cabinet Restoring Co.
1950 Monroe— Glenview, Illinois 60025
(312)998-1990
SUN CHIEF in the upcoming Volume 4 give fairly good
Let the Jamie Lynn Cabinet Co.
descriptions for the series. As far as a Coin Slot Guide is
make your slot machine investment
concerned, the GOVERNOR is projected (along with the SUN
CHIEF, BUCKAROO and other "Silo Jackpot" models) for
Coin Slot Guide No. 69 which is in the works. If you need
mechanism help Coin Slot Guide No. 2 for the Jennings
CHIEF will do it, as the mechanisms for both machines are
grow in value.
Quality restoration of cabinets and
castings at modest prices.
virtually idential as the patent numbers show.
That Bell Console is the Mills CLUB BELL "Century" of
1940, a late pre-World War II floor model of the earlier
EXTRAORDINARY format That serial number of 455,715
identifies and dates the machine and you can find close serials
and identifications in the serial number lists in the Volume 3
"100 Most Collectible Slot Machines." The earlier model with
the reward card to the right ofthe reel window is illustrated and
described on page 124 ofVolume2. When it comes to Coin Slot
Guides, the EXTRAORDINARY and CL UB BELL series are
projected for Coin Slot Guide No. 128 which is way down the
line. But once again, the mechanism is virtually the same as the
other machines in the Escalator Bell line, so Guides No. 8 for
the Mills SILENT or No. 15 for the Mills MYSTER Y will do
that job very well.
Finally, congratulations to youforhaving a truly primepiece
in that Mills NEW BONUS "Horse Head," serial 476,389.
Specializing in Antique Slot Machines
The BONUS is illustrated and described on page 89 of the
Volume 1 "100 Most Collectible Slot Machines," with all
models (i.e. "old" and "new") detailed. But you've got a wait
on your handsfor theproper Coin Slot Guide. It'll be Guide No.
A&P
SLOTS
100 for the pre-war and later "Hightop" models of the Mills
BONUS line. It's in the works, but is at least a year away.
Glad to have you with us as a new collector, and we hope all
of this helps you.
Yours truly,
OLD & NEW SLOT MACHINES
The Editor
Largest selection from brand new
Dear Editor,
back to the early 1920's.
I have enjoyed The Coin Slot since the first issue back in
September, 1974. It has come a long way since the 12 page
pocket book size. In your last issue you are looking for new
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growth. Perhaps a sample copy consisting of 5 or 6 pages could
Antique Back Bars
be inserted with The Antique Trader. That's where I got my start
Cash Registers
about 12 years ago. It might cost something, but it takes money
Orchestrions
to make money.
BUY • SELL • TRADE
I enjoyed your article on the Mills 5
acquired one about 8 years ago. Serial number MLB2514 A and
works great.
Keep up the fine work, you've got a great magazine.
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350 N. Virginia* Reno, NV 89501
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(702) 322-0662
the magazine as possible to keep up the quality and keep grow-
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July, 1982
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