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QUESTION: I bought an estate that had a 1945 or so MILLS QUARTER BLACK CHERRY SLOT MACHINE...What is the best way to get the back off so i can take pictures....
Thanks Eric
ANSWER: Go to www.IBuyOldSlots.com and check out the video on how to unjam a Mills Slot Machine.
That will show you how to remove the bonnet.
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QUESTION: Hi,
Sorry about that, i don't have a key to get the back off, do i just need to have a locksmith make one ? i don't want to mess up the lock...Or is there another way to get it off without the key...I wacthed the videos and didn't see that information....
Thanks Eric
Eric:
Original Mills locks show up on eBay periodically for less than $50.
Mills locks are pretty hard to pick. Unfortunately, your best option is probably just to drill the lock out in order to get into the machine. Taking the machine to a lock smith and having him/her pick the lock will probably cost you more than $50.
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Expertise
My expertise is in the area of antique slot machines. Specifically pre 1940 era machines. I have an extensive price history list of slot machines that have been sold on eBay and other auction houses (e.g., Victoria Casino Auctions, Rich Penn Auctions, etc.). PLEASE, do not send questions about anything that is not coin-op related. I have no expertise in other items and cannot help you.
Experience
1. I run a discussion forum on coin operated devices (http://www.coinopcollectorforum.com)
2. I maintain a web site which tracks price trends for antique slot machines (www.AntiqueSlotMachinePriceGuide.com)
3. I published an 8 hour video tape on how to properly restore a Mills slot machine back in the 1990s
4. I published a book (Coin Op On CD) which was distibuted on a CD. This CD had many articles and thousands of photos of antique coin operated devices. It also had many videos of rare and unusual coin operated devices.
This CD has since been published on the web (http://www.ibuyoldslots.com/COCD/)
5. I have written articles on how to identify fake/reproduction slot machines.
Organizations
C.O.C.A. (Coin Op Collectors Association)
Education/Credentials
Masters degree in Computer Science from University of Southern California
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