ABT TARGET SKILL PENNY ARCADE MACHINE TRADE STIMULATOR COIN OP SHOOTING GUN GAME

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ABT TARGET SKILL PENNY ARCADE MACHINE TRADE STIMULATOR COIN OP SHOOTING GUN GAME:
$731.00

Offering for sale this guaranteed original1930s TARGET SKILL countertop penny arcade game.I have sold several of these ABT machines over the past few months – most havebeen from the mid-1940s or early 50s.

This is a more unusual and desirable 1930smachine that features an all wood cabinet and a very innovative MOVING TARGETSYSTEM!

The gun is the classic mechanicalpellet-firing gun that ABT used from the 1920s through the 50s. But the target and scoring system is veryadvanced for its time.

The machine is 100% mechanical. After dropping a penny into the slot on thegun, the patron pushes down on the lever on the right side. This action unlocksthe gun trigger, resets the scoring wheel to zero, and winds an internal clock mechanismthat powers the moving target system.

WATCH THE VIDEO (below) TO SEE IT WORK – IT’S AWESOME!!!

Condition-wise, the machine is quite goodconsidering the age and the fact that most of these wooden gun games were inservice for many years – often subjected to graffiti and light to moderateabusive handling in an arcade Environment.

The machine was restored a while ago – withthe wooden cabinet still presenting nicely. There are some cracks and somespots of wear here and there – but overall it is solid and good looking. The front TARGET SKILL casting is originaland free of cracks (this is not always the case – often these castings gotbroken from the gun being swung back and forth in the turret).

The aluminum casting that frames the scorewheel is also original – it was repainted and shows well.

The top glass and the decals are newerreplacements - they look fantastic.To play this vintage trade stimulator you insert a penny in the slot alongsidethe gun and push down on the lever on the right side. That resets thescore and unlocks the gun trigger. It also winds the moving target system.

You then take aim through the glass sightand pull the trigger. Each shot hurls a pellet at the target.For each target you strike, the scoring wheel spins – increasing your score by10 points. The moving balls are only inrange for a short time – so you have to be quite a marksman to achieve a highscore!

After 10 shots the trigger locks and thegun is ready to accept a new penny.The game works 100% perfectly. The gun was completely overhauled and shootsstrong; making game-play a lot of fun.The machine has its original paper serial number tag still intact - see photo. The serial number of the machine is 50021 –dating it to around 1936-1938.The back door is the original wood. The machine has a newer lock with 2keys. There are some notes scribbled inside the back door referring tothe markings on the gun and the 1925 patent date.The machine measures 10 inches wide X 15 high X 29 long.It is expensive to package and ship these so they don\'t incur damage. Thebuyer will pay $70. for shipping. I have perfected a packing method for thesemachines to avoid chances of damage. If you are in the greater Los Angeles areaand would like to come inspect the machine and/or pick it up in lieu ofshipping that\'s fine with me. Please contact me via message system andprovide a phone number to contact you to make an appointment.

Please ask any and all questions prior to placing a offer– the unit is sold as-is. As with allvintage coin-op games of this period it might require some adjustment and/ormaintenance from time to time – that is the nature of these machines. Review my recent response for similar vintagecoin op machines – It is overwhelmingly positive. offer with confidence.

Havea look at my other sales –there are several nice examples ofother trade stimulators and other penny arcade coin op machines now and comingover the next several weeks.

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