Abstract: A bowling pin handling apparatus for use with a bowling pin potting machine comprising a pin storage magazine mounted beneath a cantilevered elongated distributing conveyor. A plurality of pin receiving and storage pockets arranged in a generally triangular pattern or array formation in the magazine receiving pins delivered from the end of the conveyor. Pin guides for the #1 pin pocket include an arched shaped frame supporting a resilient pendent adapted to dampen the movement of the pin as it moves into the pocket, side guides to limit and control yawing of the pin in its movement toward the pocket and extended guide rollers to smooth the transfer of the #1 pin from the distributer to the guide rollers.