whats my 1947 canteen stoner jr worth

[collecture]

from what it looks like there's only 2 bolts on the top and two bolts on the bottom and the whole inside  comes out 1 piece?

That step is not what the pics are for!

Digital cameras are a great tool in dismantling things! Take lots of pics (and make sure things are in focus)! Nothing like wanting to clarify a detail and you can't tell from your pic because it is blurry! ARRRgh!

[Ltransam]

 Hello, TomyGunz7


      Yes The Metal Is Stamped /Raised /Embossed Please View First Picture .Second is the machine With The Embosseing Painted Gray

I'll Look for the Mirror Tomorrow

[Tomygunz7]

Thanks for the advice collecture. Does anyone know if the whole inside comes out after removal of those bolts?  Ltransam that looks really cool. What year is your machine? Maybe the earlier ones were not embossed?? Thanks

[mznb1u]

I believe that will do it.  Make sure you have some help because those vending racks are a lot heavier than they look and you don't want to drop it.

And as stated pictures are important and another good tip is to store the hardware in labeled baggies so you don't mix up all of the nuts and bolts.  Like Kilroy said--if you get it apart and don't get back to it for a while, you will be happy you have plenty of pictures and all of the hardware labeled and separated.  Rayg just did a Stoner 180 not too long ago so he should be able to give you some pointers.  Curtis at Memory Lane is always willing to give advice as well.

Good luck and make sure you post pictures of your progress on the site.

  Tim

[Tomygunz7]

Thanks I appreciate all the help!

[Ltransam]

Tomygunz7

 It A 1940s Machine .The Earlyier Machine Had Stainless Steel Letters That Were Mounted Threw smal Holes and there was a Tap on them that was bent over .On the Small Gum & Nut Machine there was a thin wire that went threw holes in the tabs to hold them in

[Tomygunz7]

This is really weird then. My machine was in storage for 35 years and It didn't seem like anyone had altered it but who knows.

[davin72]

 You guys are so lucky in finding these Stoner machines. Ive been trying to find a good deal on one here in Texas, so I dont have to have it shipped, and Im not having much luck. With some of you having luck at getting them at $300-$500 ive been looking everywhere. Hopefully I can be as lucky.

[SIGNGUY]

300-500?.. haven't found too many jrs for that... I sold one in chicago this year for $550.00 so I think the values are still pretty steady if they are complete and nice.

[davin72]

 I was talking about Jims post back on the first page. Thats where I got those numbers.