Mills machine identification
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2026 7:23 amCan anyone help me identify this Mills machine? It is a UK 1d version. An idea of the year of manufactire would be useful, the only number I can see on the machine is MLB 1144A 50C
Heres a few more to see.
https://penny-arcade.info/the-tom-boland-collection
They were made utilising mostly old x10 stop mechs with no escalators or jackpots fitted.
This made the machines relatively low cost to newer machines and ideal for fairground
operators with low payouts and with less componentry to need servicing [downtime].
They were adorned with variety of assorted casting trims, sometimes to make them more
British in appearance.
The Old Penny [1d] was similar in diameter to US 50 cent but different thickness.