by SLOT DYNASTY » Sat Feb 13, 2016 2:09 pm
Hi Bob:
Thanks for the serial number. I didn't have yours on file as yet. How about the rest of you. Do I have them?
I have no way to look it up, without knowing the number first. All mfr. serials are filed by number, not machine name.
As for the amount of a certain model manufactured by Daval, we will never know that, unless some company records
happen to miraculously show up. Most Daval serials are all intermingled with one another, depending how they came
off the assembly line. Six of this model, Four of that model, etc., etc. The only models that are in closer order, are
the few in the final years of production, like the "Free Play". After Daval sold out to Comet Industries, they never made
any effort, to continue numbering the machines. One 'for-instance' would be the Daval "Comet". If it has a serial, and a
smooth paint job, it was built by Daval. No serial, and wrinkle paint, it was after Comet Ind. took over the line. Also,
most all Comet Ind. issues were done in wrinkle paint. One example, are the "Ace" & "Cub" models, in either 1c or 5c play,
and were usually painted in Hammertone colors, which were only Daval. Comet Industries did continue that model, but
re-named it "King", in 10c play, and were painted wrinkle blue. I found a "King" many years ago, but have never heard of
any others. Do any of our Forum members have one?
Bill