info about slot from serial number

[deerrun144]

can anyone help with info about mills slot serial number 344578,diamond front cast iron machine and where to obtain manual on ths machine? thanks

[PeppiB]

In response to the question regarding the Mills Diamond Front, the serial number is way off. 344,578 is a 1033 serial #. Known serial numbers in that range are for Blue Fronts (344,264), War Eagles (344,503 and 344,774) Roman Heads (344955), and Skyscrapers (344,692).

Diamond Fronts weren't produced until 1939, with serial numbers upwards of 440,000. You didn't say if the front on your machine was aluminum or cast iron. Cast iron fronts are usually war time production. A number of machines from the early and mid 1930s were revamped into Diamond Fronts.

As for a manual, contact Ms. Nora Mead at Mead Publishing Co. (702-387-8750) for the booklet Owner's Pictorial Guide for the care and understanding of the Mills Bell Slot Machine.

[deerrun144]

its a cast iron machine with front keyed jackpot access.