It does work when you penny in. Penny drops to inside of machine. Cast iron bottom plate is marked 271P. Cast aluminum base is marked 272-A.
Other part is marked 140M. Brackets with brass nuts are about 8 long.
Cast aluminum part inside marked 116-A. Part that brackets hook to marked PAT 1932 on other side 12. Aluminum star parts marked 273 on bottom and 278 on star flap. This machine has been painted a few times but seems to be in working order.
Just needs globe as far as I can see and looks. Comes with what is in pictures. Will need to be out back together. Thank you for looking and happy ebaying. The item "VINTAGE 1 CENT COLUMBUS GUMBALL MACHINE FOR PARTS" is in sale since Wednesday, December 14, 2016.
This item is in the category "Collectibles\Banks, Registers & Vending\Vending Machines\Gumball". The seller is "sunflower03051116" and is located in Canton, Ohio. This item can be shipped to United States.