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QUESTION: Do you have any information on the Chicago Coin Machine "Bowling Alley" game? It has straight down wood legs, wood alley, and the pins are on the lower section of back glass. Uses shuffle pucks for scoring, serial number 7972 2 player 10 cents per game
ANSWER: Hi Without knowing the specific name of your game, puck bowlers typically bring $250-400 working, from a home sale. Larry
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QUESTION: FYI...Chicago Coin Machine "Bowling Alley" I found out it was made in 1950. mine has the blue back glass and the lower pin glass is intact. Any idea how many were made? I heard the old CCM's were 30 volt, True?
Hi, I don't have the specific production count of that game, but others in that time frame were less than 1000 made, so it would probably be in that area. I'll stick with my price quote, as yours doesn't ave the lifting pins of the later games that are more in demand. I believe Chicago Coin pins of this vintage were 28 volts AC, so it liekly the bowlers were the same. Pinball Resource may be able to provide a schematic and replacement parts if necessary
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I can answer virtually any question relating to coin operated machines. I have been a BUYER and COLLECTOR for over 25 years and have authored a number of PRICE GUIDES on the subject. My favorite coin operated items are penny arcade machines and pinball games, although I have a vast knowledge in all areas. I also have a huge quantity of coin operated paper advertising which can help date and identify most items.I can answer questions on vending machines, arcade machines, fortune tellers, slot machines, digger/crane machines, gumball machines, peanut machine, gum machine, strength testers, lung testers, pinball machines, gambling machines, bowling machines, etc. I have expertise in the machines from Mills Novelty, Caille, Watling, Keeney, Genco, Chicago Coin, Gottlieb, Bally, Williams, etc.
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