"Slider key"

Weatherman

Is there any way to pick a slider type key/lock. I have a mills slot machine with a slider keyed lock and only a key to the front.

Pschiffe

Weatherman wrote
Is there any way to pick a slider type key/lock. I have a mills slot machine with a slider keyed lock and only a key to the front.

You have what is called a “Bell” type lock which was used by the Mills Novelty Co., and others. Keys are similar to the “sidewinder” type found on some contemporary autos although the original “Bell” type lock was invented in 1920. These locks are still manufactured today, primarily for parking meter applications, by an obscure firm called Login Parking. Some locksmiths have the capability to pick them and make a key. Replacement locks are also sometimes available from a company called Crow River Trading Co.:
http://www.crowriver.com/cs/cs003pg3.htm
Unfortunately they state, we’re sorry, this item is currently out of stock, but you could inquire.

Pete Schifferli

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Weatherman

Pschiffe wrote
You have what is called a “Bell” type lock which was used by the Mills Novelty Co., and others. Keys are similar to the “sidewinder” type found on some contemporary autos although the original “Bell” type lock was invented in 1920. These locks are still manufactured today, primarily for parking meter applications, by an obscure firm called Login Parking. Some locksmiths have the capability to pick them and make a key. Replacement locks are also sometimes available from a company called Crow River Trading Co.:
http://www.crowriver.com/cs/cs003pg3.htm
Unfortunately they state, we’re sorry, this item is currently out of stock, but you could inquire.

Pete Schifferli

Thank you Sir. I will keep looking for the lock.

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