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    I have a wooden Sensenrich propeller with the following marks N73 LXL 58, A A 70 75 and the numbers 1 and 2 on the bolt along with 6 holes. If any one has any information regarding this propeller, it would be greatly appreciated!!

  • #2
    It's an airboat propeller. That's the typical nomenclature. Sensenich used to have a web page listing their airboat props, but I think it no longer exists.
    Dave

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    • #3
      Thanks

      Thanks, Dave! Any idea what the value is?

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      • #4
        Not really. It depends on what condition it's in and whether anyone needs one that size. As a collectible display propeller it's not worth much. Check eBay to see what similar ones have sold for, but even those values may be a little inflated by people who bought them thinking they were airplane propellers. It's an easy mistake to make.

        Realistically, I'd say "market value" is about $100 in average condition.
        Dave

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        • #5
          Thanks, again!
          Libby

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          • #6
            Sensenich Model 80R...

            Any ideas about what/when a Sensenich Model 80R-702 might be from?
            Thanks!

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            • #7
              You need the serial number to determine approximate date of manufacture. The models are listed here, with a link to serial numbers at the top of the page.
              Dave

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              • #8
                Thanks Dave!

                That link was showing up blank, maybe my browser is clogged up again...

                Anyway the serial number (below the Model Number) looks like:
                SO981

                I took a photo of the numbers. The propeller has lots of really cool hardware attached in the center on both sides:

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                • #9
                  Aha! Found it, thanks:

                  http://woodenpropeller.com/Sensenichdates.pdf

                  So the only S/N that starts with S would be from 1953, though it doesn't seem to reference an "SO..." number per se.

                  Wondering if that's correct?
                  Any thoughts as to the value of this one?

                  Many thanks!

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                  • #10
                    Id of U.S. Propeller, 44"...Im a newbie here, help!

                    Hello, please forgive if I have posted incorrectly; just now excited to join and learn so much about wooden props. I'm a low-time private pilot but have little knowledge about wooden props, and suddenly find myself sorting thru a deceased relatives collection. I'm starting small, with a 44" USPRopellers, Inc., 44", with the stamp,"22008 SER MM424". Is it unmanned, etc? No clue what to do with it. Really am looking forward to this...sort of intimidating, though. Thanks!

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                    • #11
                      It's a very common UAV (drone) propeller, probably from around the 1950s, but I don't know a specific drone.
                      Dave

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                      • #12
                        Thanks so much. I am finding the wooden ones much more fascinating than the metal ones already.
                        If anyone out there likes certain reference materials to help with learning about these props, I would love your suggestions. Thanks again for letting me participate.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Ninetynine View Post
                          Thanks so much. I am finding the wooden ones much more fascinating than the metal ones already.
                          If anyone out there likes certain reference materials to help with learning about these props, I would love your suggestions. Thanks again for letting me participate.
                          Bob Gardner, who posts here often, has done a fabulous job of recording and publishing a vast amount of information in a series of books. They are well worth the cost for any collector. I have them all. Click here for more information.
                          Dave

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