Mills Slot Machine Lock

CASTINGS Original HI TOP MONEY BOWL COVER $4.00 Original COIN SLIDE 1960'S MLB9728-79 $3.00 Original COIN SLIDE 1960'S MLB9321 $3.00 MILLS COIN CUPS Reproduction WAR EAGLE W FUTURE PAY PLATED $25.00 Reproduction BLACK CHERRY $15.00 Original HI TOP W GOLD AWARD SLOT $20.00 Original OPEN FRONT PAY TRAY MLB9553 $7.00. Mills was a leading U.S. Manufacturer of coin operated vending machines such as jukeboxes and slot machines. They launched the first upright cabinet slot machine, the Mills Owl, in 1897. They exhibited their machines at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, where Ode D. Jennings (a future slot machine competitor) ran their penny arcade, The.

One pair of locks for your Mills QT slot machine. One front, one rear. While these have obviously been re-keyed, or at least have been taken apart at some point, both locks work well, and best of all, have two keys each! Complete your slot machine restoration the right way, with the finest original parts available.

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This Manual is in a PDF format. Late model slot machine with the round rod casino handle. Original manual copy in gray scale, makes for a larger file but nice and clear so you can pick out the details, includes instructions, part numbers, photo's and information. Instant download after purchase.
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Mills High Top Slot Machine Manual with ribbed sword handle
This Manual is in a PDF format. Original manual copy in gray scale also, includes instructions, part numbers, photo's, Gold Award Unit, and information. Instant download after purchase.
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This Manual is in a PDF format. This Manual covers the Mills Jumbo Parade console slot machine, both payout and free play models. It also has some history and photo's of the different types of Jumbo Parade Models, some wiring diagrams, and a few pages on the attached 'Skill Feature' unit and wiring for it. Part numbers and troubleshooting tips, switch locations, set up and service. Instant download after purchase.
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This Manual is in a PDF format. This Mills 'M' head parts and service manual is for the open front type mechanical slot machine called the 'M' head because of it's coin head design that looks like a 'M'. Instant download after purchase.
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This Manual is in a PDF format. 39 photos as a dice mechanism was taken apart. This collection of photos can be very helpful to you on working on a mills dice machine, you can look through the photo's and see if your missing something, or if a spring is missing, or maybe if you just forgot where this, or that part went on the Mills Dice machine. Instant download after purchase.
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This Manual is in a PDF format. Color copy of the original 'Sales brochure titled Snake Eyes. This is a rare Color Copy of the original Mills Dice Sales Brochure, and would really fit right in if you have one of these machines, or plan to have one someday. This very brochure was used in the book, 'Lemons, Cherries and Bell-Fruit-Gum by Richard M. Bueschel, and Dick 'Richard' sold it to me after his book was published. His passing was our great loss in the antique coin operated machine field. Instant download after purchase.
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Mills Mechanical Dice Slot Machine Information and History Article
This Manual is in a PDF format. In Color. This is a great article, several pages on the mills dice machine, how to tell the difference between round and square plug models and what those differences are. Great photo's of the machines parts and how it all works. Instant download after purchase.
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This Manual is in a PDF format. This manual will tell you about everything you need to know about how the machine works, part names and part locations, photo's and instructions, diagrams and lots of other information you need to know before you stick your nose into the world's most complicated all mechanical coin operated gambling machine. Instant download after purchase.
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Mills Type Open Front 'Coin Devices International Inc
This Manual is in a PDF format. This manual is for a Mills machine but modified a little to make a new type of Open Front Machine by Coin Devices International Inc in about 1965. Rare slot machine manual, with good clear mechanism photo's and some instructions and large part identification information. Also includes a letter from Coin Devices to a customer dated 01-09-65. Manual is about 21 pages. Instant download after purchase.
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This Manual is in a PDF format. This manual is the Bell-O-Matic Manual with photo's, information and part numbers. Instant download after purchase.
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Owning a vintage slot machine is one of those fun yet daunting ideas. Many old school one-armed bandits are beautifully designed and instant conversation pieces. Plus slot fans who own a machine don’t ever have to worry about losing money to the house.

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Still, most antique machinery breaks down or wears out eventually and finding a repair person who knows how to fix a piece of equipment that’s over 50 years old can be tough. Thankfully, antique slot machine enthusiasts have figured out how to use the internet and uploaded plenty of great information about repairing these mechanical marvels.
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Mills Slot Machine Lock Replacement

Newer slots will require you to know a bit about computer circuitry, but the classics just need a screwdriver, wrench and a magic touch. (OK, you probably need more tools than that.) Watch the videos below to understand how the slot machines work and what’s required for common repairs. Even if you’re not ready to plunk down a grand or more for a classic slot machine, you’ll probably get a kick out of understanding what makes those coin swallowers tick. If you want to quickly itch your scratch for playing slots, you can also check out an online casino likeRoyal Vegas Online Slots. Finally, enthusiasts who are serious about buying a vintage machine may want to take a look at the Antique Slot Machine Pricing Guide.

Mills Slot Machine Locks

Charles August Fey, a Bavaria-born inventor, was living in San Francisco when he invented his first gambling machine in 1984. His games grew to be so popular at local bars, he quit his day job and opened a factory to start mass producing them, most notably the Liberty Bell machines in 1899. A lot of the functionality from that early game remained in place through much of the 20th century. Watch this video to see the seven mechanical actions set into motion when you pull back the bandit’s arm. The inner workings are probably a little more complex than you expect.


Given that a lot of old slot machines are hand built, it isn’t surprising that coins can get jammed on their way through the mechanism. Big warning: If your machine jams, don’t force the arm or you can break, twist or damage a part inside. Different models and makes tend to have common jam points. The Mills model shown in the above video can have coins stuck in the “elevator” section that displays the last five coins dropped into the machine. Getting the slot working again can be as simple as cleaning the gunk off of an old part. You just need to be smart when you’re disassembling and reassembling the machinery.

Mills Slot Machine Lock And Key

Okay, there are plenty of more places where a coin can get stuck and the above video demonstrates how to fix a variety of jams. It also explains how to disassemble the major parts of the machine and where common problem areas are.

Mills Slot Machine Locks And Keys

Curious how an antique slot machine knows how much money a winner gets? This video shows the punch-card like communication that trips payouts and how. If you ever need to replace the reel symbols or calibrate the machine you’ll need to understand how these work. Even if you don’t ever plan on owning a machine, the metallic “circuitry” is interesting to see.

Want to own a modern slot machine? New ones have plenty more bells, whistles and dings, and also a lot more advanced parts. If you plan on getting one, you may want to have an idea of what’s inside. In addition to the classic reels, there are speakers, motherboards filled with programming chips and plenty of wires. Unless you have a way with a soldering iron you probably won’t try and fix it. But in case you do, here’s a clip from Discovery showing what’s inside.

Mills Vest Pocket Slot Machine Lock

Did you know newer slot machines are smart enough to test themselves when a problem happens? This video shows you the procedure for having the machine check its own system. The host’s desert dry delivery is also enough to make this vid worth a watch.