by JPCass » Wed Sep 12, 2018 10:15 pm
December 17, 1962, refers to the effective date of the Gambling Devices Act of 1962 which modified the Johnson Act. Machines manufactured prior to that date are exempt from some of its requirements, though I don't understand all the nuances of how that worked - hopefully someone will. I think the tag had to be put on by licensed gambling establishments using such older equipment.
Restored Mills 5c Extraordinary "barn find", long gone - now restoring 1934 5c Extraordinary Gold Award with original World's Fair reel strips
Restoring early Mills 5c Firebird (large coin view window)
About to take on a Mills 5c Vest Pocket