Hello all
I need your expert eyes. Am being offered this little beauty for sale. What do you think ? Buy or not buy ?
Am wondering if this is original and if the mech matches the case.
- The castings and the sides of the case have a nice patina and look original (the base does look a bit too new, possibly replaced).
- The reel strips and the award card are obvious repros.
- The cash box is old, but does not seem original for this machine.
- Am not sure about the backdoor and key...
The serial number stamped on the case is 406450, but can not be found anywhere on the mech. Do you think the mech belongs to this machine ?
I know Castle Fronts are not particularly rare, but I have always found their design appealing. This one looks nice (except for the too new reel strips).
All in all, what do you think of this machine ? Buy or not buy ?. The seller is asking around $1500.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and any possible concerns.
Christophe
Ps : given its serial number is 406450, does anyone have an estimate year of production ? Does this matches with the frame award card (was opposed to the embossed type).