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Finally found after years of searching

Sgt Fury

Sgt. Spellchecker
Well, I’ve been looking for a specific pinball machine for quite a few years. Everytime I would find one, it was either sold or somewhere far away like California. I did find a couple close to home but they were not for sale. Today I have found my “white whale”!! The game has sentimental value as when I was stationed at Ft. Myer, Virginia, when me and my buddies would finish a 11-7 midnight shift, we would go to a bar just off base and get breakfast, usually SOS, drink beer and play this pinball game until 2 or 3 in the afternoon. Then we’d go back to the base, sleep for a few hours, then right back to work followed by another trip to the bar the next morning. Spent many many hours on that machine. The machine I found is right outside of Baltimore…about an hour drive from the bar, so it is possible that this is the same machine, though not likely. Here are a couple of pics of the game….
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Sgt Fury

Sgt. Spellchecker
Awesome stuff glad you found one, I have been searching for 10 years for a 1957 Williams Deluxe Baseball game for my wife. I don't know if I will ever find one.
That’s a lot older than the one I was searching for. I looked on Facebook market place, offer up, Craig’s list and many companies/websites I found online. I would say your best bet is to do an online search and make a few phone calls…sometimes these companies will have games in the warehouse waiting to be repaired/reconditioned. Good luck in your search.
 

Sgt Fury

Sgt. Spellchecker
Is the seller aware of your back story and desire for this particular game?
Yes, I think the backstory helped in his decision to deliver it and set it up for me. They usually only travel 50 miles (I live 120 miles from his shop). The two people I talked to were very friendly and helpful. They said they are real busy and are weeks behind so they won’t be able to deliver until mid March.