Afraid I can't shed any light on the handle return pump/no pump question as haven't ever seen a Clubman, Clubmaster or Aristocrat in the flesh.

As for the Aristocrat owner up-thread, if you see this please PM me.
Kindest regs,
A.P.

Excellent TF, thanks.

Yes, lets hope the owner joins us - and lives in Melbourne!!!!

I'd be delighted to meet and view the machine. He/she can see my last seven as well. Reckon I'd swap my War Eagle, Mystery Golden, Governor or Ball Gum Vendor for their Aristo.

A.P

Is this machine in UK or Oz? Anyone know please?
Cheers,
AP.

Some nice pieces there Bob and healthy prices too.
Perhaps not advisable to broach the complete illegality issue though.
Best,
AP.

I really don't know TBH but suspect the middle cluster in your pic Cop are revamps. They just look far too new and shiny. I can spot a fake War Eagle from a mile away particularly by the award card, blanked JP and chunky handle being taller than the top of the case. Not well enough informed about Je...

G'day from Melbourne statesman.
If you'd care to PM me I can flick you some pics as I have a few 3-reelers left.
They're old mind - 1910, '29, '31, '34 and '65.
Have to let 'em go but they're not N&M or Aristos they're Mills, Watling and Jennings.
Cheers,
Andy.

G'day Ralph, welcome to the site.
We have a fellow member here called gameswat who you'll 'meet' I'm sure.
I'm Andy P from Melbourne, pleased you've joined up.
Cheers.

Well done Mr P & the mods.
Regs from Upsidedownland.
AP.

Thank tf,
There's a chap I'm chatting with here who just rang me. He's visiting soon to see the other Coronet owner and has offered to take me along.
Shall update in a few weeks.
Ta,
A.Pee [need one - 14th beer, hic].

The discovery of this green one which was literally walking distance from my flat, plus the fact I'd actually spoken once donkey's years ago to the person in question who was extremely not/none-forthcoming still floors me. I know two people here now in Upsidedownland who have had dealings with said ...