(Topic ID: 99400)
Holt, MI
Quoted from RyanClaytor:Here's a couple project pre-wars:
A 1933 Peo "Mat-Cha-Skor"
~and~
A 1934 Bally "Signal"
$600 for the package deal (I believe) in Lancaster, PA:
lancaster.craigslist.org link
Says "$600.00 each" in the ad.
Quoted from DennisDodel:Says "$600.00 each" in the ad.
I stand corrected, and so does my post. Pardon my sleepy oversight and thanks for your eagle eye, Dennis.
At first glance, the Signal is missing the shooter guard along the right side where the balls pop up.
The Matchaskor has a rubber bulb that pushes the ball with a puff of air. The bulb is usually trashed.
I have one which I am looking at a way to make it work. No luck yet.
Both playfields look alright.
Just a few things to look for before making an offer.
An atypical ad from Mr. P this morning:
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Fleet, 1940 Bally: 1000
Excellent condition, backglass 10, playfield 9, cabinet 8, just shopped plays as it should on coin.rotating center cannons, 2 side cannons.
George Phone: 425 478 9959
Gold Bar, Washington
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They don't get much earlier than this one.
https://www.ebth.com/items/8581975-circa-1880-m-redgrave-s-parlor-bagatelle-table-game
Quoted from AlexF:1940 Bally Charm. Name seems fitting.
chicago.craigslist.org link
I sent Jay a link to this one. No photos on the IPDB except for a lousy scan of a copy I put up some time ago.
Quoted from AlexF:They don't get much earlier than this one.
LED bulbs will make a huge difference.
Quoted from AlexF:They don't get much earlier than this one.
https://www.ebth.com/items/8581975-circa-1880-m-redgrave-s-parlor-bagatelle-table-game
Quoted from AlexF:1940 Bally Charm. Name seems fitting.
chicago.craigslist.org link
Nice finds, Alex! Thanks for the posts!
These must have been like the Addams Family's of the 1930's...
1932 Genco "Jiggers"
...a good looker, fun gameplay mechanics, and they MUST have produced a TON of 'em. I feel like I see this 30's title more than any other.
Regardless, there's a project listing in Iowa asking $125:
cedarrapids.craigslist.org link
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The Jiggers is missing the center ramp but looks good. People seemed to like at at the History of Pinball booth this year
-Jeff
Quoted from RyanClaytor:These must have been like the Addams Family's of the 1930's...
1932 Genco "Jiggers"
...a good looker, fun gameplay mechanics, and they MUST have produced a TON of 'em. I feel like I see this 30's title more than any other.
Regardless, there's a project listing in Iowa asking $125:
cedarrapids.craigslist.org link
All of the manufacturers copied one another in the thirties. Here is my 1935 Chicago Coin Wing Lite, which borrows the graduated skill shot design from its 1932 predecessor, Genco Jiggers. Wing Lite simply changed the art and hole positions, and added the illumination feature (which is cool). Wing Lite also opens the skill shot castings to allow the ball to enter either an open hole or else re-enter the main playfield when holes are already occupied.
It was Bally's Goofy which was the original graduated skill shot design. According to IPDB, Bally sought an injunction in an effort to thwart the copycats.
Quoted from way2wyrd:The Jiggers is missing the center ramp but looks good. People seemed to like at at the History of Pinball booth this year
-Jeff
He didn't have it for very long. I would have had that ramp in by now.
Quoted from AlexF:
They don't get much earlier than this one.
https://www.ebth.com/items/8581975-circa-1880-m-redgrave-s-parlor-bagatelle-table-game
Just purchased. New LEDs and rubber kit on it's way.
Quoted from AlexF:You bought that? Sweet. A neat piece of pinball history. Congratulations.
I thought so too Alex. I'll be sure to keep you posted on the cleaning/gentle-resto process when I get to that. It's supposed to be constructed from black walnut, so it should look beautiful once cleaned and oiled properly.
Quoted from Hula:I thought so too Alex. I'll be sure to keep you posted on the cleaning/gentle-resto process when I get to that. It's supposed to be constructed from black walnut, so it should look beautiful once cleaned and oiled properly.
Congrats on the purchase! Please post pix here, or link to a resto thread. Y'know, once your LEDs show up. Should we start brainstorming topper suggestions? 
Quoted from RyanClaytor:Congrats on the purchase! Please post pix here, or link to a resto thread. Y'know, once your LEDs show up. Should we start brainstorming topper suggestions?
Thanks Ryan! I'll make certain to photo document the process, and post a thread. Looking forward to unpackaging it when it arrives, to see exactly what it is that I bought!
Quoted from Pecos:Genco South-Paw. "1940's Baseball Pinball Arcade Machine for Sale. DOES NOT WORK - great graphics. Giants and Tigers. Found in a basement. Very Heavy. $350 or best offer."
Price reduced from 350 to 250.
1932 Gottlieb "Five Star Final" for $400 in Holton, MA:
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Quoted from RyanClaytor:1932 Gottlieb "Five Star Final" for $400 in Holton, MA:
That is a rather peculiar ball lift handle.
Quoted from Hula:That is a rather peculiar ball lift handle.
Lifting a ball or entering your front door. You decide!
This looks interesting for the money. Couldn't find it in IPDB.
ebay.com link: Early 1930s Coin Op Pinball Bagatelle Game Vintage
Quoted from AlexF:This looks interesting for the money. Couldn't find it in IPDB.
ebay.com link » Early 1930s Coin Op Pinball Bagatelle Game Vintage
Nice find, Alex! I emailed Jay about it.
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In other news, a nice-lookin' 1936 Bally "Bumper" in Rhode Island for $650:
providence.craigslist.org link
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Quoted from AlexF:Couldn't find it in IPDB.
Quoted from RyanClaytor:I emailed Jay about it.
Heard back! Jay is on the case! Good work, Alex!
1 week later
Quoted from jmsvero:At first glance, the Signal is missing the shooter guard along the right side where the balls pop up.
The Matchaskor has a rubber bulb that pushes the ball with a puff of air. The bulb is usually trashed.
I have one which I am looking at a way to make it work. No luck yet.
Both playfields look alright.
Just a few things to look for before making an offer.
My girlfriend bought both of them. The guy had what should be all of the parts for Signal (Jr.). We are going to give it a gentle cleaning to see what it looks like when we knock the dirt and dust off of it.
The Matchaskor actually works... I just tested it it takes a decent little hit to get the balls to fire, but they do. I can try to get you some pictures of what it looks like if you think it will help.
If anyone is interested in a Bally Signal Senior and/or a Bally Signal Junior, a seller in Vermont had these games, depicted here, for sale in March 2018. The seller would likely sell the pair for about $1,000 or perhaps sell the games separately. His email is: [email protected]
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No report of a flipperless for sale, but rather another flipperless PURCHASED! 
I nabbed this gorgeous example of a 1940 Genco "Metro" this past weekend and I'm excited it's all set-up and fully-functional in my basement.
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Man, this thing is gorgeous. ...and FUN! Cool ruleset on this one with a couple difference sequences and a very early bonus collect (not simply available by draining!).
Quoted from RyanClaytor:1947 United "Singapore" for $400 in Columbus, OH:
...love that saggy frosted plexy.
Still for sale. New ad. Same price:
Oh my...here's an item of interest!
1932 Keeny & Sons "Rainbo" for $700:
Only one color photograph on IPDB. I notified Jay about this ad so that IPDB might be populated with them as well:
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Quoted from RyanClaytor:No report of a flipperless for sale, but rather another flipperless PURCHASED! I nabbed this gorgeous example of a 1940 Genco "Metro" this past weekend and I'm excited it's all set-up and fully-functional in my basement.
Man, this thing is gorgeous. ...and FUN! Cool ruleset on this one with a couple difference sequences and a very early bonus collect (not simply available by draining!).
You are such a Metro slut... ;oD
Congrats Ryan! Enjoy...
Sean
Wanted to give a heads-up to anyone that can make it to Canada Pincon http://canadapincon.com/
We are doing a small history of pinball booth with these:
1932 Bally Goofy
1935 Bally Bumper
1932 Ballyhoo
1939 Keeney Thriller
1954 Surf Club bingo
If you can also contribute, please get in touch!
Quoted from RyanClaytor:I nabbed this gorgeous example of a 1940 Genco "Metro" this past weekend
City of the future theme. Very cool!
Alright, who's gonna save this nice-lookin'...
1940 Bally "Glamour" for only $200(!!!)
Here's the ad:
...and the pix:
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Quoted from RyanClaytor:Alright, who's gonna save this nice-lookin'...
1940 Bally "Glamour" for only $200(!!!)
Thanks for digging these gems out Ryan. Tempting except for the 3700 mile round trip :/ That, and I already have one. Surprisingly addictive game though, and the table artwork/illustrations are exceptionally well done. Mine was considerably more filthy than the one in the listing, but cleaned up nicely.
Quoted from AlexF:This Gottlieb Score Board looks pretty neat. It appears to be missing the coin door.
oooh nice
Quoted from AlexF:This Gottlieb Score Board looks pretty neat. It appears to be missing the coin door.
milwaukee.craigslist.org link
Looks cool but man for 1k could get a pretty legit EM.
Quoted from Hula:Thanks for digging these gems out Ryan.
Thanks for sending some appreciation! Your example looks quite GLAMOURous! 
Thanks, too, for sharing!
Quoted from Hula:Surprisingly addictive game though, and the table artwork/illustrations are exceptionally well done.
I poked around on YouTube but couldn't find a gameplay video. What are the chances of convincing you to shoot and upload one? 
Quoted from AlexF:This Gottlieb Score Board looks pretty neat. It appears to be missing the coin door.
milwaukee.craigslist.org link
Ha! Neat! I've got Gottlieb's OTHER Score-Board:
...always been curious about (but too forgetful/lazy to look up on IPDB) what its predecessor looked like. Thanks for doing that work for me.
Quoted from Schamattack:Looks cool but man for 1k could get a pretty legit EM.
...or a pretty legit "M". That is, indeed, a cool-lookin' game with a heck of a casting!
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Anyhow, how about another ad. Just found this:
1937 Genco "Silver Flash" for $525 near Cleveland, OH
Not sure if it's functional but it looks awfully nice.
(UPDATE: Just heard back from the seller, "it is all original, and will need a tune up to work fully. cleaning of contacts, lube. clean moving parts, power supply is not working but ran it 25 years ago with battery charger and worked fine.sold as is." Hope this helps someone here. I'm maxed-out on space (I know I know, you've heard that before), but I won't be going after this one. Good luck!):
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Here's another neat one with some cool castings. 1934 Cannon Fire Jr. at a fair price. This one has it's coin door. Seems uncommon on this era.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/475916836174261
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Quoted from AlexF:Here's another neat one with some cool castings. 1934 Cannon Fire Jr. at a fair price. This one has it's coin door. Seems uncommon on this era.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/475916836174261
Wow, that looks neat. Complete with firing cannons. Way cool! Thanks for posting that, Alex!
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Here's an awfully pretty project...
1935 Jennings "Sportsman" for $400 in Columbus, OH:
Talk about castings! (Drools!!!) ...and just look at the fabulous bullet-shaped leg hardware!
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Quoted from RyanClaytor:Here's a squeaky clean 1947 Genco "Broncho"
ebay.com link » Rare 1947 Broncho 1 Player Pinball Game By Genco
...and the glamour shots. *wipes the drool from my lip*
4 months later, it looks as though this seller is still trying to move his immaculately kept...
1947 Genco "Broncho"
...this time on Craigslist for $700:
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