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slot machine identification

Posted:
Wed Apr 08, 2026 8:52 am
by germs82
All in know is it's a walting I think. Any information would be appreciated thanks
Re: slot machine identification

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Wed Apr 08, 2026 9:11 am
by altort
it's a Watling gooseneck commonly called a torch front due to the front lower casting design
Re: slot machine identification

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Wed Apr 08, 2026 9:26 am
by germs82
Thanks
Re: slot machine identification

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Wed Apr 08, 2026 1:50 pm
by nvmos2
You might be able to narrow down year of production; what is the serial number (stamped into top; 5 digits with a "T" prefix)?
Your serial may be hard to read; try cleaning it up and shine a flashlight beam from the side at an angle.
Re: slot machine identification

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Thu Apr 09, 2026 5:34 am
by altort
That is a good article on the Watling Blueseal line of slots nvmos2, what book did you get that out of? I probably have the book just dont know what book to look in to, I like the mention of the prefix and the mention of the 2-pull-5 slot not often seen, besides mine I have only seen about two or three others,
Re: slot machine identification

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Thu Apr 09, 2026 9:30 am
by nvmos2
The article posted above is from Illustrated Guide to 100 Collectible Slots, Vol 1, 10th Anniversary Edition, p. 110 by R. Bueschel.
altort;
Your slot looks great; so many get over restored with the polishing and paint jobs.
The 2 Play/5c feature is a big bonus; hard to find; don't recall the last one I've seen in person, if ever.
Re: slot machine identification

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Thu Apr 09, 2026 3:04 pm
by germs82
Thanks I look ill look for serial number. I have a Jennings that pays out mints
Re: slot machine identification

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Thu Apr 09, 2026 8:41 pm
by germs82
Is this the number
Re: slot machine identification

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Thu Apr 09, 2026 10:30 pm
by nvmos2
germs82 wrote:Is this the number
Yes; looks like the "T" prefix is worn or didn't get a good stamping.
Not a lot of good dates are available for these, but from what I've got, my rough estimate for this serial number is it was produced in late 1933- early 1934.
Have fun restoring it!
Re: slot machine identification

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Fri Apr 10, 2026 5:37 am
by germs82
Thanks I will.