Just thought you would like to see the predecessor to the High Top Bonus machine. Its called a Horsehead Bonus, made in 1937 .... All original paint and unrestored.
Dave F
thepennyarcade wrote:Normally you only see 5 coins in the escalator so I wonder if this is a converted roll away escalator.
John
TheFatman wrote:The escalator really looks to be changed into a rollaway. Otherwise, the coins would have a space in between each coin or it is jammed.
Dave F
JHSS-1944 wrote:I didn't notice the "roll away conversion" on it. I should have ,2 of my 50 cent machines are like this. not sure if this is an issue with the thin 10 cent coins or not. no big deal to leave or replace the 2 pieces.
SLOT DYNASTY wrote:NACC:
I does appear you have a 'roll-away' escalator, as there are no separating travel fingers between the coins. The machine
would not have left the factory like this, and was most likely converted by an off-site operator, or sometimes the Casino
shops themselves. It is an easy fix, to get back to original. If you have rebuilt automatic transmissions, then this will be
a 'piece-of-cake'. So, it's time to hop off that "Can-Am", and get started on the "Bonus".
JHSS-1944 wrote:you actually drove 600 miles to buy this ?....... Well , I do believe I drove a bit farther for the same. least we all know you really wanted it.
jeff H.
SLOT DYNASTY wrote:The original Mills "Bonus" came in more than one color scheme, but the one I show here, which is totally original, is one of
the most common, and my personal favorite. It also happens to be a 10c model as well. Normally we try to leave machines
as original as possible, but being as yours has been repainted very UN-impressive colors, (especially the Black), it is advised
to redo. You will also notice the fully operational escalator, with a full row of coins. Hopefully we will be seeing examples
of your work, and final restoration. Good Luck.
Cheers,Bill
TheFatman wrote:Just thought you would like to see the predecessor to the High Top Bonus machine. Its called a Horsehead Bonus, made in 1937 .... All original paint and unrestored.
Dave F
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