So this is a fake

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Re: So this is a fake

Postby sam2002 » Wed Jul 07, 2021 1:56 pm

Catman88 wrote:
sam2002 wrote:Absolutely a reproduction machine!
Heres what an original restored Mills Golden Nugget looks like,

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9076&p=31272#p31272


For educational purposes do you mind sharing the history of your Golden Nugget.
Who is Alan Sax? I googled his name but there are to many to confirm?
Do you have documentation that Alan Sax owned the machine?
Did you do the restoration yourself, have you posted a previous thread on this form about this machine?
Do you have pictures of the before and after restoration?
Can you share with us how you know your GN is not a conversion?
I see your machine has a hole drilled in the bottom, that is an indication it was on the floor of a casino.
Is there any proof that this machine was on the Floor of the Golden nugget casino?

A history lesson of your GN would be quite interesting if you don't mind sharing.

Thanks Sam


These original GN machines were never reproduced, most likely it just isn't cost effective and would be a huge pita to do.
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Re: So this is a fake

Postby sam2002 » Wed Jul 07, 2021 2:02 pm

A before and after pic of my GN
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Re: So this is a fake

Postby nvmos2 » Wed Jul 07, 2021 6:28 pm

Catman88 wrote:[quote="nvmos2"

When you say Golden Nugget did the conversion in house, what parts of the machine is the conversion. Are you saying the Golden Nugget just purchased the mechanism from mills and built everything else in house?



According to Geddes, the Golden Nugget began making their famous Golden Doll machines in the early 1950s by revamping the Mills Golden Falls with hand load jackpot. It became very popular and they may have made some changes over time so there may be some variation as their slot shop grew. They used custom cabinets and their custom castings were made in an LA foundry.

Over the years, the GN Casino had other distinctive makes and models, but IMO, the Golden Doll that sam2002 has shown above is by far the most desirable and collectible GN machine (and most often faked).
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