Extra Bell Handle

[Tommy]

I'm looking for an original handle to an extrabell. Any help is appreciated.
Tommy

[radiorich123]

HI

Have a used handle for 75.00 not perfect,but nice. In New Jersey.
Rich

[Tommy]

Thanks for the reply Rich. This may be a long post so bear with me. This machine belonged to my Grandpa until he recently died ( i know, old story). Anyway he had had this machine as long as i can remember and I'm 46 yrs old but it was given to him in the early 70's i believe. The machine didn't work for many years so in '97 i took it to St. Louis Slot Machine to have them look at it, At that time they bead blasted the mech and got it working. They also told me that the handle that was on there was not original to the machine.Now that I have the machine I contacted STL Slot again to find out about restoring the cabinet and replace the handle but was told they probably couldn't find one original to this machine but could find one close. Is the handle the actual handle for this machine or a close match. The condition isn't that big of a deal because I'm considering not having it restored now and leaving it all original. If I do decide later to restore it I guess I can have it replated.
I would appreciate input from anyone on here.
Thanks again
Tommy

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[radiorich123]

HI Tommy

Yes I have the handle that you have on your machine but it was for the goose neck machines and yours is a hi top machine. I have restored many mills and its best to keep them original unless they are too far gone. Nice machine good luck.

Rich Located in New Jersey

[Tommy]

Ya, I'm looking to replace the handle that is on there now with the handle that is supposed to be on there.

[SLOT DYNASTY]

Ya, I'm looking to replace the handle that is on there now with the handle that is supposed to be on there.

Tommy:
I am sure you must have checked eBay, but I was sure there was an original handle like the one you need, recently listed.
Also check the 'completed items', as many times an item may not have sold, and you can contact the seller to see if it is
still available.
Bill

[Tommy]

Thanks for the tip Bill. I love this site. How do I tell an original from a fake on ebay?