Author Topic: "New" 873, need info. (Read 9700 times)

collecktor1 · « **on:** October 30, 2014, 05:23:02 PM »

I just acquired my first EM slot machine. The tag says it's an 873. I've attached a photo of the tag. Can someone assist me in decoding the rest of the tag? Also, why the IGT tag?

In addition, what manuals, books, or DVDs does a slot novice such as myself need? The good news is, when plugged in, it lights up and it accepts coins. It even paid out a few times (but I'm not sure it paid out every time it should have...).

Thank you in advance for all your assistance.

Steve

rdaniel · « **Reply #1 on:** October 30, 2014, 08:59:10 PM »

I can provide some assistance with your questions. The date of manufacture of the slot machine is stamped above the word "Bally" on the black tag, in your case it was 5/23/1978. The next space where it says 873 5ZA is the model number. Below that I am not sure, could be the serial number. The blue IGT tag means that the machine was refurbished by IGT in 1987. As I understand it, once the slot machine was retired from the casino floor, it was eventually sold to a company which refurbished the machine and sold it for home use. IGT was one of those companies who bought retired slot machines, and eventually sold them to the public in those states where it was legal.

I saw that machine for sale on e-bay recently. What interests me is that three bars only pays out $5.00 in stead of $25 which would be normal for a q

collecktor1 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 31, 2014, 12:14:52 PM »

Thank you for the information regarding the date of manufacture and date of rehab by IGT. And yes, that is the machine that was recently on ebay. As for the three bar payout of $5, that does seem inconsistent with a 25 cent machine. I wonder if that was original or was reset/redone when the machine was rehab'd by IGT.

rdaniel · « **Reply #3 on:** October 31, 2014, 01:28:10 PM »

I think that it was probably customized by the casino that originally purchased the machine. Probably a penny pinching casino. That is only 20 coins rather than 100.

buybestslots · « **Reply #4 on:** October 31, 2014, 03:43:48 PM »

guys it has wrong reel glass i'll bet it still pays 100 coins for bars someone put in a 5cent glass and a 25cent sticker for the coin nice machine those 873 were very popular back on east coast in late 80's we sold many , and better a igt tag then a summit tag

shortrackskater · « **Reply #5 on:** October 31, 2014, 04:14:17 PM »

You can "coin up" the machine... open the door and pull the handle just enough to release the reels - then line up a win situation with the bars. Finish the pull and keep the reels lined up while the machine completes the cycle. Then you can see if it pays 100 coins. Get a small bucket or be fast with closing the door.
I think that's how to do it...

buybestslots · « **Reply #6 on:** October 31, 2014, 04:24:06 PM »

you can hold the fan and set the reels to 3 bars

shortrackskater · « **Reply #7 on:** October 31, 2014, 04:30:37 PM »

Quote from: buybestslots on October 31, 2014, 04:24:06 PM

you can hold the fan and set the reels to 3 bars

That's it! I knew there was a better way.

I hope he tries it and posts back.

collecktor1 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 31, 2014, 04:52:49 PM »

Before I try it, can I use the key to reset one of the two coin counters? In case I don't feel like counting 100 coin?

shortrackskater · « **Reply #9 on:** October 31, 2014, 04:56:32 PM »

I don't think you can reset mechanical meters...never heard of it.
It will either be little pile or a big pile.

buybestslots · « **Reply #10 on:** October 31, 2014, 05:14:49 PM »

Quote from: shortrackskater on October 31, 2014, 04:56:32 PM

I don't think you can reset mechanical meters...never heard of it.
It will either be little pile or a big pile.

collecktor1 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 31, 2014, 05:20:25 PM »

Then I can't help but ask, why two counters? I would have thought one was for tracking all play and the other for play since last jackpot.

buybestslots · « **Reply #12 on:** October 31, 2014, 05:25:34 PM »

some slot use 2 1 for coin in 1 for coin out ,some use 1 for coins dropped in to stand some for jack pots

The Fatman · « **Reply #13 on:** October 31, 2014, 05:32:41 PM »

This machine is what it is labeld. Now if someone is interested in reseting the meters it can be done if there opened up and manouverd... BUT WHY ..only a number value unless you want to have for yuor home at zero. Three meters. ..Coins in ... coins payed out ... and coins that drop down to the dungeon below to make the triip to the count room. All can be reset if you take them apart correctly.
Dave f

JanGbg · « **Reply #14 on:** November 01, 2014, 10:31:35 AM »

I have a Swedish version of that slot and I Think it's one of the most funny slot to play on.

collecktor1 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 02, 2014, 12:42:01 PM »

In order to confirm a burned out bulb (determined is bottom one, on left side - info on where to obtain replacement bulb would be appreciated), I discovered "873 - 5ZA - 5 cent" written inside. Perhaps this machine was originally meant to be a 5 cent machine and then modified to quarters.... the mystery continues....

rdaniel · « **Reply #16 on:** November 02, 2014, 12:44:35 PM »

Based on ther 5 cent written on the feature unit, that may be the case.

rdaniel · « **Reply #17 on:** November 02, 2014, 12:54:08 PM »

In order to determine for sure if the $5.00 for three bars is accurate, set up a three bar win and see if 20 coins are paid out. That would be $5.00 in quarters. If it is 20 coins then it appears that the payout board on the hopper has been modified from 100 to twenty.

RiseLikeRa · « **Reply #18 on:** November 03, 2014, 08:19:59 AM »

Richard:

You are probably correct. If so, what a strange modification. I hope that this is the last of the mysteries that this new member encounters with that machine.

Ra

shortrackskater · « **Reply #19 on:** November 03, 2014, 09:36:27 AM »

Quote from: collecktor1 on November 02, 2014, 12:42:01 PM

In order to confirm a burned out bulb (determined is bottom one, on left side - info on where to obtain replacement bulb would be appreciated)

Just look at the bulb, write down the number and voltage...it's a common bulb. Either look at the websites of the vendors here, or there's this neat place called "ebay" where you most certainly find them. I'd recommend buying more than one.

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