Coin Slot

Issue: 1982 October 092

Coin Slot Magazine - #092 - 1982 - October [International Arcade Museum]
Vending Vignette
gumballs would stack up. Then they
had some little levers that would
kick into place so that only one or
BLUE BIRD
By Dave Bassitt
two gumballs would drop out, as
necessary. Then the levers would
B
Hue Bird products, the manu
move
facturer of the BLUE BIRD,
made in excess of 500,000
BLUE BIRDS. This machine is fre
quently seen, and, if I might com
ment, carries value only with the
machine that is constantly not iden
tified correctly, it is the BLUE BIRD.
We will continue to discuss BLUE
Look! Double Value 6 Balls 3 Cents
This machine, "Novel 1-2-3 Gum
BIRDS in the next article.
Merchant," was one of the fastest
selling items ever designed. It
would hold the public's interest and
was so extremely fascinating that
Jukebox Record
Continued from page 39
MODEL 4009
all that was needed for counter
space.
The BLUE BIRD version of the "6
for 3$" or "1-2-3"
machine was
manufactured during the '30s. It
would vend one ball on the first
penny, two on the second, and three
on the third. Bluebird always manu
The height of the BLUE BIRD
factured complicated mechanisms,
shown was 17 inches and it had a
capacity of 1,200 balls. It normally
weighed about eight pounds. In a
and really outdid themselves on
gum wheels, one on top of the
drugstore, about eight inches was
other, so that a column of three
this one. They stacked three of their
Send Your Engine To The Experts
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most easy
There are many other versions of
The majority of BLUE BIRD gum
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the
BLUEBIRDS. However, if there is a
machines are always missing a sign
that reads:
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Not
Missouri.
original decals, which makes the
machine very desirable.
the collection of pennies came fast
and furioua
It was a handsome machine. All
visible portions are of polished, sil
ver-like aluminum. It was an orna
ment to any place of business. It was
mechanically perfect and delivered
gumballs for every penny deposited.
It was free from all gambling features
back.
mechanism to understand.
This was definitely a mid-western
machine, since it was manufactured
and distributed from Kansas City,
(301) 567-5083
RECESSED
WALL
OR
CEILING
SPEAKER
New and different. Enables you
to line up locations and offer them a
permanent sound system before
construction starts — or easily and
conveniently installed in any wall or
ceiling.
Simple,
inexpensive,
amazingly high output speakers.
Removable from mounting board
for servicing.
• SPECIFICATIONS*
Size: 14 inch diameter, 21/2 inch
depth.
Materials: Metal frame. Lace Cane
Grille complete with mounting board,
braces, etc.
Speaker: 12 inch permanent mag
net with 8 Ohm voice coil.
MODEL 241
OUTDOOR
SPEAKER
A sturdy, storm proof speaker with
durable weather-proof finish. Re
produces music perfectly under all
outdoor conditions. Ideal for curb-
service or drive-in locations.
• SPECIFICATIONS*
Size: 20 inch diameter, 141/z inch
length
Materials: All steel, non-corrosive.
Driver Unit: Replaceable perma
nent magnet driver unit with 16
Ohm voice coil. Two tension-type
terminal binding posts on driver
unit provide connection of voice
coil leads.
Miscellaneous: Pivot-type mounting
bracket provided.
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Coin Slot Magazine - #092 - 1982 - October [International Arcade Museum]
'Classified Ads
FClassified Ads
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
PACE (1928)50 SLOT MACHINE. (Page 227
Wallace Homestead Slot Machine book) All
restored, beautiful—$1,100. Rush check Mr.
Russell, 2404 W. 111 St., Chicago, IL 60655
(312)233-3205.
KEEP NICKELS HANDY in an attractive old
stock "Nickel Nudger" machine. Wood and
metal device holds $10 in nickels, dispenses
5 coins per nudge. $20 ppd. Slot Closet, 5929
N. Greely, Portland, OR 97217.
PINBALL COLLECTOR'S QUARTERLY: Filled
with photos. Written by collectors. History. Art.
Repairs. Play. Classifieds. Free 20 word clas
sified with subscription. Send check or money
order for $22 payable toSilverball Amusements
to: Pinball, Box 137-H, LaGrangeville, New
York, 12540.
I SELL EVERY slot machine book that was
ever published, send for my free list of books
and articles for sale. Please enclose SAS.E.
Mr. Russell, 2404 West 111 th St., Chicago, IL
60655.(312)233-3205.
SLOT MACHINE COVERS: Durable cotton/-
dacron, tailor made for each machine. Has 2
color logo on front and key pocket on back
FREE BROCHURE w/dealer discounts. Bob
Zwicker, P.O. Box F, Youngstown, OH 44507.
BRONZE MINIATURES of Bill Harris Western
figures. Number 7 of 100, sold as set or will
sell individual figures, 10 in all. One Armed
Cowboy, One Armed Bandit, Indian, Miner,
Mexican Bandito, Buffalo Bill, Civil War Officer,
Civil War Infantryman, Mountain Man and
Paul Bunyan. $350 each, F.O.B. Denver. Call
Bill Harris for details or to order. (303) 431-
9266.
PUNCH BOARDS-We have thousands of old
punchboards out of the '30s, '40s, and '50s.
They are colorful eye catchers for shows and
shops. Fast sellers! Send $15 for 4 assorted
and catalogue of the unusual trade stimulators.
Amusement Sales, 127 No. Main, Midvale, UT
84047(801)255-4731.
ARCADE MACHINES, TRADE STIMULATORS,
over 25, SASE for list I buy also. Booz baro
meters, new-old stock $125. Durham, Box
2426, Rockville MD 20852, (202) 338-1342
evenings
1894 CLAWSON THREE JACKPOT (Pg. 39,
Volume 2). Excellent condition, 100% original.
Also a second identical machine minus the
oak cabinet and shank Both machines for
$2,700 total. Will consider trades. 815 - 239-
1540.
CAILLE SUPERIOR JACKPOT. Completeguts,
front casting, payout cup, handle, etc Damaged
in fire. Needs a case and top. $350. Will con-
sider trades 815 - 239-1540.
FOR SALE DEWEY slot machine, 1906, music
box linkage & brackets, same one on The Coin
Slot front cover, May issue. Working great.
Asking $6,800. Also other goosenecks. 1-
206-892-1470. P.O. Box4846, Van, Washing-
ton, 98662.
(1) Pace Penny Flick $225; (2) Zepher$295;
(3) MillsFruitKing$250;(4)BabyGum Vendor
$350; (5) Postage Stamp Machine (cast iron)
$35; (6) Deuces Wild $125; (7) A.B.T. Big
Game Hunt $275; (8) Miniature Baseball World
Champion 1 at $350, other at $475; (9) 2 Mills
Scales$85 apiece; (10)1 Watling scale$125;
(11)1 Watling Fortune Scale $95; (12) RMC
Radio Wizard $250; (13) 25$ Imp $450; (14)
Cast Iron Columbus Peanut Machine $125.
Call 1-517-546-7470.
COUNTER TOP PINBALLS(1) Mills Wow$150;
(2) Daisy $225; (3) Silver Cup $250; (4) Blue
Ribbon $125; (5) Mills Official $125; (6) Bally
Grandstand 1 ball payout pinball $750 or all
for $1,250. Call 1-517-546-7470.
5$ MILLS QT FIREBIRD; 1 0 Mills QT Jr, 5$
Caille Detroit Upright; 5C Jennings Peacock;
100 Mills War Eagle; 50 Coin Front Rol-A-Top;
25$ Mills AT; 50 Pace Kitty; 5$ RolTop-GA-FV
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October 1982
WANTED: B&W photos of existing old pinballs
— cabinet playfield and backglass—for"100
Collectible Pinballs ..." book being written.
The older the better. Pictures used will have
credit line to your collection. Or shoot B&W
roll of you machines and send me film. I'll
process. It'll be the pinball book we've all
waited for. Dick Bueschel, c/o Zylke, 1939
Waukegan Road, Glenview, IL 60025.
MILLS QT SLOTS. Must be complete & working
Send photo to Miami Antique Slot Machine,
13738 Biscayne Blvd., N. Miami, 33181 (305)
947-9207.
Classified Ads
PARTS
EXCHANGE
UNRESTORED or rough Victorian floorwheel
machine wanted. Also need: parts for Bally
"Spark Plug," castings for "3 Jacks" Buy/Trade
Slot Closet 5929 N. Greely, Portland, OR
BUY SELL jukeboxes, vending machines, ar
97217.
cade machines, trade stimulators, pinballs,
amusement music machines, records, scales,
cash registers, eta Tony's Trading Post, 209
East Park Street Phone (406) 723-9824, Butte,
Montana 59701.
'Classified Ads'
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Classified Ads
WANTED
TRADE
WILLTRADE A50 original Mills"Brown Front"
unrestored but works beautifully. Would like
to trade for any type 500 machine. E. Brown,
411 Jefferson St., Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935.
LOOKING FOR WATLING 10,100 & 500 Coin
Front ROL-A-TOP, prefer restorable conditioa
Have to trade, restored: 1 ea ROL-A-TOP
Coin Front & Checkerboard Front. Also other
machines to trade. Call (318) 334-5117.
MASTERS, complete or incomplete machines.
One Penny Wonder, 805 Terraceview Lane,
Plymouth, MN 55447.
Advertisers
WANTED GOLF BALL Slot Machines, or Golf
Trade Stimulators or Golf Antique Items or
anything Golf. Russell, 2404 W. 111 th Street
Chicago, IL 60655 (312) 233-3205.
A & P Slots
page 14
Auto Bell Manufacturing
page 12
WANTED CAILLE TOURIST and a Superior
Confection Races. Cash paid or trade. Write
The Coin Slot, P.O. Box612 H, Wheatridge, CO
Brooks Novelty Antiques
page 36
Casino Antiques Ltd.
Back Cover
Chicago Antique Slot Machine
Co.
page 2
80034.
Bandits
page
Berten, Bernie
page 37
COLLECTOR SEEKING SETS of stereo view
cards as used in arcade machines, Brief des
cription and price please. All letters answered.
Michael Carrick 551 -H Foster City Blvd. Foster
City, CA 94404.
Chicagoland Antique Advertising
And Slot
WANTED: MILLS BONUS HORSEHEAD mech
anism. Prefer 100, but will consider any other.
Fred Marshall, 3306 27th Street, Lubbock,
Texas 79410 (806) 795-0110.
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prices. Doug, 716 Lori Lane, Council Bluffs,
Iowa 51501.
bolts, beautiful nickel plated, 3/16 x 1-1/4 x
20. For$5.00 pi us $1.50 postage M&M, 18723
Sunlight Lane, Huntertown, IN 46748.
WANTED
Bird; 5$ Treasury, 50 Victory Club Hunting
Scene; 25$ Rol-Top Bird, 250 Jennings Pea
cock; 50 Mills Melon Bell; 50 Rol-Top Bird; 50
Treasury Deferred Pay; 100 Mills4 Reel; 100
Mills Blue Bell; 100 Mills Jewel Bell; plus
many more. Call 1-517-546-7470.
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ENAMELED JEWELRY - Fey Silver
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Mills Operator Bell, Jennings 4 f Star,
ORIGINAL BLACK CHERRIES wanted
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in various denominations. All must be AAA-1
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A-Top, War Eagle, Treasury,
Watling
rc Exchange, original with AAA-1 papers & cash boxes. Also
nl Key
.a chains
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Cowboy, Bally
$7.00,
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needed original AAA-1 paint castings for Black
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Necklace $6.50, pin / $6.00.
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(712) 323-0269. Send pictures &
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Coney Island tt Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11230.
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WHOLESALE INQUIRIES WELCOMED.
FOR SALE SLOT MACHINECABINETcarriage
" Classified Ads
WANTED: BACKGLASS for a united "Delux
Derby Roll," a skill roll game. Send picture
and/or description, plus asking price, to: Chris
Kahn, P.O. Box 30554, Seattle, WA 98103.
Machine Show
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9
6
Coin Op Amusements Co.
page 11
Coin Slot Books
page 17
Evans and Frink
page 12
Frank's Promotions
page 16
Harris, Bill
page 43
Harris, Stan
page 36
Harrison Bros
page 48
Home Arcade Corp.
page 45
Jamie Lynn Cabinet Restoration page
8
Jukebox Junction
page 23
Mills Novelty Company
page 37
One Arm Bandit
Specialty Slots Corp.
page 23
page 44
St. Louis Slot Machine Co
St. Louis Slot Machine Co
page 6
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