Sure Shot

The Sure Shot, manufactured by Buckley Manufacturing Company in December 1935, comes from the early years of electro-mechanical (EM) pinball, when manufacturers were still experimenting with the format. Buckley's relatively brief run as a manufacturer (1932-1936) adds to the mystique of this early machine, making it a rare find for collectors today.

The game's most notable feature is its use of 7 balls per play across a field of 16 trap holes, offering players extra chances to score compared to many single-ball tables of the era. It was reportedly sold in three configurations: a straight pin table, a payout register model, and an automatic payout version, reflecting the coin-operated payout culture common in the mid-1930s.

Little else is documented about the Sure Shot's design or artwork. Given its age, rarity, and the scarcity of surviving records about the machine, any further details would be a valuable discovery for pinball historians and collectors alike.