cpdretired wrote:Bill I have this machine. Do you know who made it?
Thanks,
Ron
Hi Ron:
Nothing was ever carved in stone, but the only info that ever came up
between Dick Bueschel & Myself, involving our research on this model,
is that it was most likely made by National Coin Machine, as it has a
similar 'Plain-Jane' case style to a couple of other models that were
produced by them. But as you well know, with all the thievery in the
coin-op business, it could very well be a 'Copy-Cat' model. The one I
have, has no markings of any kind, to lend a clue. How about yours?
One of my other variations, does have a name in the casting, but I
can't remember which one. I have two different models that have
an ABT coin slide on the front, instead of the standard coin slot and
handle mechanism. One of them is shown in Dick's Bible. The "Penny
King", on page 141.
Bill
P.S. If someone does happen to buy this Butchers Fantasy machine,
I hope they remove that Phoney jackpot, and put it back to original
state. I remember when he bought this on eBay, about a year ago.
It was a nice original, before he screwed it up.
I hope that members of this Forum, take a good-close-look at all the
recast parts that the Butcher is selling, (of which he never says are
recasts). Especially the back doors and jackpots. They have got to be
some of the WORST recasts I have ever seen. Use the magnifier feature,
and you will see the many flaws. They appear to have been cast in
gravel, not sand. Talk about a ton of work, to get them anywhere near
smooth! Then with the doors, you have the shrinkage, which I am sure,
were never built-up before having them cast. I wouldn't waste my time
with any of his recasts, even if they were Free!
There is always clean-up of slag, and finish details with any recasts, but
not to the extent of the Junk he offers. There are other sources for good
recast doors, that fit right, so don't be too hasty in purchases like these.
