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<p>[QUOTE="Rigged, post: 9730272, member: 85090"]I've recently acquired a late 20's early 30's H.C. Evans "Deluxe" Roulette wheel. It was purchased in Omaha NE. The antique store is working on its provenance. I've just finished the restoration. Upon disassembly, I discovered that it was a gaffed wheel. There are two mechanisms on different locations of the outer wheel that are hidden underneath the laminate. I assume the table had hidden electromagnets that would activate these devices. Small pins pop out to make the ball drop after winning numbers pass, dropping the ball in a safe location for the house. I started my research and was only able to find one wheel that used the same type of pins. There are a lot of articles written about "Al Capones Roulette Wheel." The pin system was very similar. I'm just missing the table. I'm looking for an expert on antique roulette wheels. I think this is an extremely rare wheel. Hopefully, I can find someone here to help. The "Goddess of Chance" turret is currently in for repair by a specialist. Thanks for any help[ATTACH=full]473592[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]473585[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]473586[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]473587[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Rigged, post: 9730272, member: 85090"]I've recently acquired a late 20's early 30's H.C. Evans "Deluxe" Roulette wheel. It was purchased in Omaha NE. The antique store is working on its provenance. I've just finished the restoration. Upon disassembly, I discovered that it was a gaffed wheel. There are two mechanisms on different locations of the outer wheel that are hidden underneath the laminate. I assume the table had hidden electromagnets that would activate these devices. Small pins pop out to make the ball drop after winning numbers pass, dropping the ball in a safe location for the house. I started my research and was only able to find one wheel that used the same type of pins. There are a lot of articles written about "Al Capones Roulette Wheel." The pin system was very similar. I'm just missing the table. I'm looking for an expert on antique roulette wheels. I think this is an extremely rare wheel. Hopefully, I can find someone here to help. The "Goddess of Chance" turret is currently in for repair by a specialist. Thanks for any help[ATTACH=full]473592[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]473585[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]473586[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]473587[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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