Strange Watling Rolatop serial #

[jimb]

I have a Watling Rolatop that has a 4 digit serial number stamped into the top casting as well as into the back of the cabinet next to the cashbox area. I have always seen have 5 digit serial numbers. Has anyone ever seen this before and what is the significance of this or why was it done. It is an earlier rolatop, american coins with earlier cabinet. thank you.

[J57T]

Might be an operator's number.

[flipper77]

Yes, must be operator's number. My Rol-A-Tor serial 64xxx has operator's four digit number stamped on each casting and on wood case. Common back then.

Flip

[jimb]

Thank you for your responses, Well for my slot the operator would have had to grind off the original serial number and then stamp his own four digit number in its place. I suppose its possible but the serial number on the top casting and on the inside of the cabinet looks like it came from the factory as on other rolatops Ive had. The cabinet and castings appear untouched. The 4 digit number is where the factory serial stamps should be. Its odd.

[gsx11r]

Hi
Photos ??!!!
Stephane