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RCA M1-13174 Coin Operated Radio (1948/49)
(metal tube table radio w/SW)

RCA M1-13174 Coin Operated Radio (1948/49)

THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD!

In my attic is this great coin-op radio from the late 1940s. These were once common in hotels throughout the US. Now of course, they are all but extinct and most of the remaining ones are sadly abused or missing coin-op mech. This one has been restored and is including the coin-op. The metal cabinet was stripped and painted with a Grey/Bronze hammertone paint. The aluminum trim and attachments were polished up nicely. The chassis (six-tube) was rebuilt per my shop section on my page. New cord, new long wire antenna to assist with the original internal antenna. Working coin mech. Original hard fiberboard back is present (minor chipping at top, presumably from some hooligan attempting to break in for the change) and the lock and key. I installed a new NOS dial and will include the original NOS dial packaging with the sale. The small chrome plunger tip for the slug rejector is missing but does not hamper the mechanisms operation. This heavy unit weights 18 lbs. 14 oz. prior to packaging. 16-1/2"W x 11"H x 10-1/2"D. As with all my radios, I will always entertain serious offers. Please see my shop info for shipping and payment options. Thanks for looking.

RCA M1-13174 Coin Operated Radio (1948/49)

THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD!

In my attic is this great coin-op radio from the late 1940s. These were once common in hotels throughout the US. Now of course, they are all but extinct and most of the remaining ones are sadly abused or missing coin-op mech. This one has been restored and is including the coin-op. The metal cabinet was stripped and painted with a Grey/Bronze hammertone paint. The aluminum trim and attachments were polished up nicely. The chassis (six-tube) was rebuilt per my shop section on my page. New cord, new long wire antenna to assist with the original internal antenna. Working coin mech. Original hard fiberboard back is present (minor chipping at top, presumably from some hooligan attempting to break in for the change) and the lock and key. I installed a new NOS dial and will include the original NOS dial packaging with the sale. The small chrome plunger tip for the slug rejector is missing but does not hamper the mechanisms operation. This heavy unit weights 18 lbs. 14 oz. prior to packaging. 16-1/2"W x 11"H x 10-1/2"D. As with all my radios, I will always entertain serious offers. Please see my shop info for shipping and payment options. Thanks for looking.

Reported sold by Jeff Webster on January 21, 2026
Listed price on date of sale - $300.00
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