1939 mills 50¢ machine for sale

[Jackpot]

Here Guys, Please allow me to clear this up a bit. Here is what I found, I see the first 50 cent machines showing up in 1936. This is according to my serial number list. Please see attached............
Jackpot

[andydotp]

Thanks chaps,
I plumped for 1946 for the Fishmouth coin entry specifically, not suggesting there weren't any pre-'46 half dollar machines per se. I based this on Dick Bueschel's words on the '46 Black Cherry in his terrific book "Collector's Guide to Vintage Coin Machines"
Big Money back in the thirties either way!!

Afraid my eyesight - even with Ctrl+ can't make out the list you posted Jackpot so can't comment on what you're displaying. Not that I'm doubting you for a second.

While you have your list there, could you kindly date my Mills Cast Iron Operators Bell - serial 19455. I reckon 1911 as it has the smooth feet not scrolled. Appreciate your advice.
Regs all,
andydotp

[Jackpot]

If you just click on that list or photo, it should fill your screen. Mills Serial 19455 fits in the middle of known 1915 machines. Hope this is some help.
Thanks
Jackpot

[andydotp]

Thanks once again Jackjpot,
D'oh, forgot to click on before enlarging..
Four from '36 then,, hmm

1915 on my OPs Bell that's really interesting to know and much appreciated.
(If I could upload pics of the poor devil I would).
Regards,
andydotp

[terick2104]

I counted 14 50c Mills slot machines in Dick Bueschels 'SLOTS 4' serial number update in the 1930's. I have had 50c Castlefronts in my shop. 50c machines were made in the 1930's, I don't imagine there is a lot of them, 50c was big money back then. Also Jenninigs made 50c machines in the 1930's and in the 1920's. I had a 50c Jennings with a Roberts front in my shop for restoration a few years back. It was a converted from a 1920's Operators Bell. It had 50c cast right in the gooseneck.