Hartzell wooden prop

[pwprestine]

We have a Hartzell Wooden Prop, looking for more info and perhaps value. Stampings are as follows: Design 707\80(90), SR NO 22932, Engine R\755\7, Airplane AT\17. We have discovered it was used on Beech B17 L (no info), and on Cessna T-50s which were called Bamboo Bombers in the Pacific as well as the type of plane used on early Sky King TV episodes. I think the AT-17 was Army (air corp) Trainer. We have heard a story that this was used to sell war bonds, not sure if that is fact. It's 90" long and has 8 bolt holes and metal covered leading edges. Any further info or value est. would be appreciated. Hung in a microbrewery called "Dusters" (former crop duster) here in SW Michigan in the mid 90's. Thanks.

[Dave]

"Value" depends very much on condition, and there is a very wide range.

It is also a very commonly found propeller, and there are a number of different manufacturers that made them. Apparently they were over produced and then the aircraft were fitted with metal props and the wooden ones became essentially obsolete.