Expert: Rodger Knutson - 2/23/2009

Question
I inherited an old slot machine from my grandfather. From what I've read it may be a trade stimulator. Here are specifics:

U.S. 5 cent Nickel
Wood sides with steel/iron face
right side arm
payout door on right side that has lock on it.
3 wheels - all cigarette brands
2 or more Lucky Strike packs pays out
3 Wings brand is jackpot - looks like it pays 3 dollar coins based on mechanics inside
Only markings are:
- on inside front face cover: JR 1620
- J.R. 1608 stamped on it as well
- red perforated edge paper stamp on inside left side with pink background and red numerals "19297"

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Only dead-ends so far.

Thanks


Answer
Hi Tom,

Thanks for writing, most of this description will fit about any machine, except the JR, it is for sure, based on the cigarette reel strips, a trade stimulator, when you say pays out on 2 packs, you win and merchant paysout? Most trades don't pay out, but may pay a token or gum ball. Sounds like your does pay a token for the jackpot. There are hundreds, if not more, made by tons of manufacturers. A photo wound tell me everything, can you send one? Send to: jackpot7@ix.netcom.com

Thanks Tom

Rodger
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