It would seem that I have the exact style player.  Mine is a plain
case, made around 1932.  I too am happy with the ease of removing the
spool box and related parts.  Here are some photos, I hope they help.
Please let me know if you need others.

  http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k13/rollguy/100_1171.jpg

  http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k13/rollguy/100_1173.jpg


Rich Ingram