Bit of an Oddity?

[63mini]

Well, at least I think so.

I have not seen many of these 4 reel Mills (Bell-O-Matic) Hi Top machines. So, it followed me home today . It's been sitting for quite some time and needs a complete tear down, cleaning and lubing. The old grease is pretty darn hard.

[mechanic]

NICE FIND !!! THE FOUR REEL MACHINES WERE AT THE END OF THE HI-TOP SERIES, AFTER WHICH THEY WENT TO OPEN FRONT MACHINES. THE BEST PART OF YOURS IS THE MARQUEE WHICH WAS USUALLY BUSTED OFF DURING MOVING. MY SUGGESTION IS IF YOU HAVE A PLACE THAT CAN REPRO THE MARQUEE MAKE SOME COPIES TO SELL TO OTHER COLLECTORS WHO ARE MISSING THAT PART. HELP OTHERS AND MAKE A FEW BUCKS.

[63mini]

NICE FIND !!! THE FOUR REEL MACHINES WERE AT THE END OF THE HI-TOP SERIES, AFTER WHICH THEY WENT TO OPEN FRONT MACHINES. THE BEST PART OF YOURS IS THE MARQUEE WHICH WAS USUALLY BUSTED OFF DURING MOVING. MY SUGGESTION IS IF YOU HAVE A PLACE THAT CAN REPRO THE MARQUEE MAKE SOME COPIES TO SELL TO OTHER COLLECTORS WHO ARE MISSING THAT PART. HELP OTHERS AND MAKE A FEW BUCKS.

Yes, the marquee is interesting. I think that it was an "in house" casino upgrade/add-on and not factory. The reel strips were modified for the marquee using the Mills owl decal (as seen below). It also has an electronic contact switch to active the tower light when a jackpot is hit. I have no idea where this machine may have come from but, maybe the insert is a clue.

If anyone has any info on this. It would be Greatly Appreciated!