Quoted from Axaios:
Serial number is 866. It's certain that is has been repainted.
The true question now is what to do with it. Replace it with a reproduction which is exactly the same with an original but it really isn't or restore the orginal but repainted playfield?
Opinions guys?
Are you sure it’s entirely been repainted? That sounds like a ton of work that I doubt anyone would be bothered with back in a time when pinball was so plentiful they just threw out machines regularly.
Save it as it is, find someone to repaint the parts down to bare wood and enjoy the amazing STAR GAZER.
Parting it out is absolutely stupid, especially in Europe where pinball is extremely uncommon in the wild.
Everything looks complete and it will be a passionate project that involves deep love of the hobby and pride in bringing such a rare and popular machine back to life!