Prospector reproduction?

[5 cent player]

Hello,

I am looking for more information on a subject that is talked about rarely on these boards to help build my knowledge base of antique slot machines.

I used the search function on this website and searched for information about the Jennings prospector and how it was reproduced or copied at some point. Unfortunately I've not been able to find any specific information on what to look for or how many were even copied.

Does anyone have any detailed pictures of an original Prospector, or a good referance on what I would be able to look for to determin an original or reproduced model?

Thank you in advance and thanks to Dave for this website

[Dave]

There were two phony Jennings Prospectors sold at auction last year.

Photos and information about the fake Prospectors are in the restricted COPS area of this forum.

These things were identified just prior to the auction.

That is one of the advantages of joining COPS (Coin Op Preservation Society (http://www.CoinOpPreservationSociety.com)) COPS members are warned about these things before the auction.

The fake Prospectors are still being made.

I am really busy but if I find time I will post some photos of my original $.25 Prospector later this week.

Dave

[5 cent player]

I found this picture while surfing the web. It kinds looks like a hybrid of a Prospector and standard chiefs, maybe it's a tic tac pro. please leave your thoughts, I have never seen a machine like this.

[5 cent player]

Another picture

[Dave]

Definitely Prospector bottom casting and Standard Chief top casting.

I am sure the guy doing the fakes would love to latch on to that to make another fake with.