Gibson Propeller Co.

[Ralph1941]

I would like infromation regarding the following propeller:


7’6” Short 5 holes.
Gibson Propeller Co.
Mfg at Ft George, NYC
Prop Type: Reg
No 498 Dia 7’6” Pitch 5
Rotation L hand
Pat Pend.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers, Ralph

[Dave]

Can you get us a photo of it? I suspect that it's a Requa Gibson propeller, which is very early, probably from around 1910 to 1914 or so. I'd be interested to see how it compares to this one, which also has 5 bolt holes.

I'm not sure why it lists the manufacturing designation of Fort George, NYC.