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    Default Nishijin Pachinko keys, need help.

    I am working on keys for the Nishijin Pachinko, what I need is some input on them.

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    This lock is stamped #31 on the back. I need to know if their are more like this profile lock with a different number on the back. If you see the face of the lock where the key goes in has a angle on the bottom of the keyway.

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    This lock is easy to recognize. It is attached to the locking bar with a N stamped on the front. It is a pin tumbler lock, and I just happened to have a key black that fits excellent. I am assuming that theses have the same key since they are not stamped with the key code anywhere like the last two. I will delve in this more.

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    Default Re: Nishijin Pachinko keys, need help.

    This is a lock with number 3 the front of the lock shows a keyway that is without a angle at the bottom. I need to know if this lever lock has different numbers other than the number 3 stamped on the back.. If so that means I can make a universal key for these specific locks.

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    Default Re: Nishijin Pachinko keys, need help.

    If you could look at your locks and see if they have a different number please post it here, I will be most appreciated.
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    Working with a Pachinko restorer we may have a good path were going on, I think from my experience as a locksmith I developed a master key for th A and, B machines. The C is still not figured out.

    Another important thing is that the Color of the button has something to do with the key type.
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    I always wondered about the colored bump!!

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    Default Re: Nishijin Pachinko keys, need help.

    Quote Originally Posted by 5150 View Post
    I am working on keys for the Nishijin Pachinko, what I need is some input on them.

    received_131725913216881.jpeg received_185433137768074.jpeg received_185433137768074_kindlephoto-281474023.jpg

    This lock is stamped #31 on the back. I need to know if their are more like this profile lock with a different number on the back. If you see the face of the lock where the key goes in has a angle on the bottom of the keyway.




    I have several machines with these lever locks, (with several different stamped numbers). I'm no locksmith, but these locks are fairly simple in how they operate. I make my own master key that works on all of them. I don't believe the stamped number on the lock really matters.

    I make the keys from a small baby spoon. It is the right thickness to fit into the key slot and strong enough to turn the lock, without bending/twisting. I flatten the spoon in the bench vase and cut the handle to length, (about 1- 3/8" long).

    I use a bench grinder to make the cut out areas in the handle and shape the spoon to whatever shape I desire.

    Here are some pictures of the last one I did for my Casino Night machine.




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    Default Re: Nishijin Pachinko keys, need help.

    Quote Originally Posted by Wayne-Ooo View Post
    I have several machines with these lever locks, (with several different stamped numbers). I'm no locksmith, but these locks are fairly simple in how they operate. I make my own master key that works on all of them. I don't believe the stamped number on the lock really matters.

    I make the keys from a small baby spoon. It is the right thickness to fit into the key slot and strong enough to turn the lock, without bending/twisting. I flatten the spoon in the bench vase and cut the handle to length, (about 1- 3/8" long).

    I use a bench grinder to make the cut out areas in the handle and shape the spoon to whatever shape I desire.

    Here are some pictures of the last one I did for my Casino Night machine.




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    20230430_232136.jpg




    model A lever lock key pattern.png
    Thanks.
    The parlors had these lever locks on the Pachinko machine, the numbers on the lock are for a specific key. Their was one key that was a master key that fit all of them for the particular key profile.

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    This was stamped #3 on the lock and the key is cut for the lock.
    Last edited by 5150; 05-01-2023 at 09:39 AM.

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