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Hi Roger,
I am having a hard time determining which model Bally I have. The tag says 984 and most everyone else agrees. However, I have found a few sites that list it as a 950? It has 4 reels, 3 coin in and a two line progressive display above it (similar to a pinball machine score field). It says Big Shot Continental w/cannons in the corners and Continental Bally on the belly glass. This is my first EM machine & I am having a hard time finding parts. I need the front reel glass & possibly some reels themselves. It does light up, works when fed quarters, but the progressive part doesn't seem to change? What I am looking for is a site that would have these parts available & about what is this worth? Worth fixing? Thanks.
Hi Chris,
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Nice Slot Machine, one of the great old Bally Classics! It is a Model 984 and made in 1973. I am not sure just what the model 950 is, I am trying to research that now but I believe it was also a Big Shot made in 1972 but it could of been a little different model then the attached photo I'll post here. Doesn't yours have the original metal model number tag below the handle, nailed on the side of the cabinet? If so, it will show the model number of your machine and also the year made if you know how to look for it. That is hand stamped on top of the tag, two numbers stamped on the very top left and two on the top right of the model number tag, the left should be 19 and maybe the right will be 73 for 1973. Glass for the big shot will be hard to find but given time, it is possible I can find you one. You need the reel glass in the middle right, not the lower belly glass or the upper top glass, but the reel glass. I would like to have a good photo of it if I was to search for one, if you have one. If so, mail it to Jackpot7@q.com with a request for what parts you are looking for. I do have parts for lots of slot machines, and different years, makes and models including mechanical very old slots. Part Photo's are my best friend if your are looking for something. As for finding somewhere were you can just order any parts you need when you need it, there isn't one. You have to find most stuff by digging and contacting dealers who are willing to help and that can be a problem also as the hours it takes to locate a certain part is not worth the effort for the few bucks it brings, so you need to have people who want to help you fist, and with that being there priority, they will spend the time to help you find the part, which can save your machine. This is a electro/mechanical machine so your progressive meters would be covered in Ballys manual number 1100 a great manual and there is one listed at: http://jackpot7.freeyellow.com/page21.html As for value, now that is a hard question. This was an expensive machine, but prices have fallen with the economy the way it is, a price guide gives it's value from 850.00 to 1,100.00 and I would say yes to this value but if I were selling one right now I bet I would see offers at around 800.00 to 950.00. Oh, here the difference from the 950 and the 984 models. The model 950 is listed as Big Shot (1972) four reel electromechanical A "Continental" style attributed to Bally Distributing. Now the model 984 is billed as: Continental Big Shot (1973) four reel electromechanical, A three-Line pay, four reel double progressive machine in five reel cabinet; pays L-R or R-L (for left to right and right to left pays) for three matching fruits with bar on the first or last reel. Bally called this feature "double Chance". So, there is your answer, the 950 is going to look like a much different machine then the 984 and I think it's a nonprogressive model, (no top glass meters). Criss, this is some lengthy information but I feel we have cover all your questions here. If not, well ask away anytime.
Sincerely
Rodger Knutson
http://www.coinslots.com
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