Western Equipment & Supply Co. was established by Jimmy Johnson in 1930 and was based in Chicago, Illinois. In the 1930s, Western Supply was a very popular brand releasing not only pinball machines, but gaming machines as well. Western Supply's owner Jimmy Johnson loved a good gamble. That's why virtually all of Westerns' games had cash payout features for high scores. So, when they decided to make a baseball game, it too had an optional payout attachment. Western's Baseball of 1939 was a pioneer in one important aspect: they resurrected a feature used in an earlier pinball game called "Stop and Sock", which was the under-the-playfield pitching unit. This became the standard on most coin op baseball game made through the 1970s.
Western Equipment & Supply Co. released 79 machines. (1930 - 1939) - Below are some examples from The Torrence Collection.
1936 WESTERN EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY CO. CENTER SMASH
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Rare as hens' teeth. This is a pinball and gaming machine that is an art deco masterpiece. It has so much going for it. It has the incredible artwork, it has the college football theme, it has the odds and gambling effect (with the hidden payout door), and it is fun. A must have game for the pinball, collegiate football, slot machine or coin-op collector!
1936 WESTERN EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY CO. COUNTRY CLUB
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Extremely rare pre-war gaming pinball. Also, an extremely clean playfield with little to no wear. Vintage golf themed example with incredible artwork on the playfield. Ten balls for a nickel. Has the gaming spinning odds that change as you coin up each game for payout. Small footprint. Perfect for the vintage pinball or golf collector. Another rare art deco vintage golf themed woodrail.
