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[geofflove]

Some may remember a find of quite a few allwins I made a couple of years ago. I’ve just picked up five more from the same source.
2 wonders, 2 whales and (I think) a bmco. All in a suitable state of disrepair but mostly there although some nasty old woodworm in a couple of playfields.
I just need to decide whether I have the time to do the work or not. The other ones came up nice so these should too.
The bmco has an interesting very narrow track I’ve not seen before. Just a ledge really.

[coppinpr]

a great sorce,your very lucky

[JC]

The bmco has an interesting very narrow track I’ve not seen before.

That's because the player's penny (or possibly ha'penny) is the projectile, rather than a ball bearing. A relatively rare machine, and certainly worth restoring, in my view.

[brigham]

...the player's penny (or possibly ha'penny) is the projectile, rather than a ball bearing. A relatively rare machine, and certainly worth restoring, in my view.

Now that IS something different!

[arrgee]

Great find Geoff, I wonder if the 'BMCo' is actually a BMCo. The return penny holder is similar, but the flick handle is very different.

[geofflove]

...the player's penny (or possibly ha'penny) is the projectile, rather than a ball bearing. A relatively rare machine, and certainly worth restoring, in my view.

Ahhhhh interesting. I haven’t opened it yet so hadn’t noticed the difference but that makes sense now. Looking at the width of the win slots I think it must be ha’pennies. Never seen one like that. Any idea of and links to pics of working ones?

The playfield is totally eaten by worm so will need replacing but very doable. Just need some time…..!

[pennymachines]

Any idea of and links to pics of working ones?

Nearest I think I’ve seen is the BMCo/Bolland Circle of Pleasure:

[geofflove]

Thanks. Looks similar. Any idea on age?

[badpenny]

Hi geoff, I followed your first thread where you found (was it?) 25 allwins.
And I now see you've tripped over five more.

I was just wondering, could you stop doing that please?

[geofflove]

Ha ha. Yes I got lucky. The first 23 have all gone their way now. I restored about half and sold the others on as projects for others to enjoy as I was tight for space. I’ve only kept one in the end due to lack of space. I fancy restoring these ones but I need to find a time window….!
I have had my interest piqued by the BMCo., as I’ve never done one that fires the coin before. I also love doing the Wonders ones. They come up really nicely when you replace the yellowed acetate sheet over the backflash.
I’ll need to find a new pay cup for one of the Wonders though as its missing and get hold of some oak for the cabinet repairs.

Anyone got a spare Wonders pay cup to sell?!

[JC]

Any idea on age?

If this is indeed a BMCo machine, I'd suggest pretty early - late 1920s? But I find myself siding with Argee's suggestion that it might not be BMCo, in which case it could be earlier. There's certainly much about its appearance that doesn't exactly shout BMCo. It would be really helpful if we could see inside.

[geofflove]

Thanks. I'll definitely come back with some internal pics once open. Might be a few weeks though as it’s now buried in the ‘pending’ pile!

[pennymachines]

Anyone got a spare Wonders pay cup to sell?!

I have cups, but you'd have to make the surround.

[geofflove]

Thanks for the offer. I think I may have a cup myself without surround but need to check. Let you know if needed. Cheers.

[arrgee]

Geoff, here is a very early penny projectile machine, the owner tells me that it is circa 1900, hence the name.

[geofflove]

Thanks. Tracks look similar but the win cups look more like the other two posted. Interesting puzzle!