Looking for some Watling parts

[Richard13]

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Hello all I have been a closet slot machine collector for 30 years and never even thought there could be a forum for guys like me/us! I have mostly mills machines from the 20's and 30's but have always wanted a Watling Bird of Paradise.

I found one in the NE and acquired it from a family that owned it for 60 years. Of course they said it was in perfect condition and had the original locks and keys and cash box etc. Anyway the machine came and it only had one key not three like they told me. I have the original back door key and lock YAY but no key for the cash box.

I either need a key for a Corbin lock BAPS or a whole replacement unit.
I also need a part that is probably made out of unobtanium lol casting number
R12. The round ring that bolts to the bonnet from inside that goes around the coins (dimes)

It is there but broken a long time ago and was glued back together rather poorly.

I am excited to a be found this site and look forward to being an active member.
Richard

[mechanic]

Welcome Richard. Your two best bets at finding this part is through Larry Debaugh on the east coast or Stephane Guillet in France. Both have a good size inventory of Watling parts. I can PM their emails for you if you want them.

[Richard13]

Hello Mechanic yes please! Thank you.