samson coion op machine

[learjet]

hi evertone, my wife received this Samson Novelty Machine for her birthday. im having no luck searching for information such as when it was made etc...can anyone provide me with any info? im just cleaning it gently now, then we will display it in our game room thx in advance

lear

[Anglobritish]

Hi,
Your machine was not made by Samson Novelty Company, it was made by R & W (Ruffler & Walker) in 1959. Bill Ruffler was a close friend of mine, is son Roy is still connected to the business through his position of Chairman of Ruffler Bank PLC. The Ruffler family was promnent members of the British Coin MAchine Industry from the 1930's till the mid 1970's when they merged with Associated Leisure PLC. they made your machine in several different version (See attached pictures

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Anything you need to know about the Ruffer family, just ask.

Freddy Bailey

[learjet]

much appreciated! and thx for the pix. this one is not nearly as nice, but will look good on the wall....

any parts sources?