Put 'N' Take

The Put pinball machine, manufactured by Western Equipment & Supply Company of Chicago in January 1935, is a payout, one-ball electro-mechanical (EM) game typical of the mechanical amusement machines of its era.

Gameplay on the Put is straightforward, with a single ball launched for 5 cents and an adjustable payout percentage. A notable feature is the payout drawer at the lower front of the cabinet, which swings out to reveal a payout cup, with an access panel on the right side of the cabinet. The machine's operation is powered by two 1.5V batteries, a common arrangement during this period. No specific theme is documented for this machine.

The Put's design and art are characteristic of early pinball machines, with clean lines reflecting the era's industrial aesthetic. It was advertised as 42 inches long by 19 inches wide, though the surviving example measured 43 1/2 inches tall. A Deluxe version followed the next month, in February 1935. Beyond its production details and basic gameplay mechanics, little else is documented about this machine.