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  • RARE Tri Blade Prop

    I have looked at all kinds of websites and cannot locate anywhere info on a tri blade prop. It is in immaculate condition, everything original on it. I need to sell it - someone please tell me anything you can about it and how I can verify price on this? I have pix. Thanks! Email talcrox at yahoo dot com
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    Last edited by MWP_Lamar; 09-17-2009, 03:31 PM.

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    The owner tells me the following inscriptions are stamped on the three sides of the propeller near the hub: D2S4OF, G5X450 & 3656.

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      Well, judging from the design I would say it's not original. The brass tips should not look like brass anymore. They should have some darker patina to them. I'm guessing that it has been refinished.
      Dave

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        Adrian,

        Many thanks for telling us about your prop. It is certainly rare and interesting. The use of six bolt holes, rather than eight indicates that it was intended for a comparatively low powered engine, which in turn suggests that it was for a civilian aircraft rather than military.

        The brass sheathing to the tips is unlike any sheathing I have seen before and the shape and style suggest a date in the early 1920's. If you could identify it to an aircraft type, it might be worth $800 USD or more. As no one here seems able to identify it, I suggest that you look for photographs of civilian aircraft from the 1920's and 1930's on the internet.

        With best wishes,

        Bob
        Bob Gardner
        Author; WW1 British Propellers, WWI German Propellers
        http://www.aeroclocks.com

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