Help or advice - Thanks!

[bgammon11]

Hi -
I'm new to this and just acquired a nice Mills 25c Poinsettia machine.

It needs a little work but seems complete.
Looking for some help on identifying the year. The serial number appears to have been chisled off - wondering if there is another place to look for it?
Others I've seen on the internet don't have the 3 individual glass panes over the reels.

Also looking for parts or restoring help in the Denver/Colorado area.

Appreciate any wisdom!
BG

[radiorich123]

HI

I had this machine and the 3 seperate glass over the reels are correct The bar that is attached to the clock meck in the back looks not original. Something fishie here. The year is 1930 oe 1931 the serial # should beetween 248000 and 273000.

Rich

[Heavy D]

looks like a spring....not a bar
How much did you spend on it?
Dean

[radiorich123]

HI

Spent $850 for the machine and parts to restore it. Sold it 7 years ago.

Rich

[bgammon11]

Here is a better shot of the back of the mech.
I bought this machine for 560 in Colo.

[Dave]

BG:

What part of Denver are you in? I am in Broomfield.

I don't have any parts for sale, but I know a guy who has a lot of random parts.

I sell the DVD which documents the complete restoration of a Mills Castle Front. The escalator and jackpot are completely different on your machine but the mechanism basics are the same.

If you get stuck let me know and I might be able to help you out.

Dave

[radiorich123]

HI

You are missing the timing lever hub assy. This attaches to the clock with a shorter spring. Your machine may not work proper with out this part.

Rich