Rivet Gun used in B-29 factory, what type, w/ picture

[Quest Master]

What model of aircraft rivet gun is being used in this photo of a B-29 tail gun enclosure during WWII?

[4RG.I.'S]

Must be the one with the awesome muffler and noise cancelling system to have them both smiling with all of those rivets and no ear protection.
I do remember using ones that looked exactly like that back in A&P school...

[shrike]

I've been half-heartedly looking for a swan-neck rivet gun for display for a while. Easy to find large bridge/ship sized ones, not so easy for aircraft ones

[Cvairwerks]

Could be a Cleco or CP, or other brand. Gooseneck style between a 3x and a 5x. I used to use a 9x single shot and it was a sweet tool.

[b29flteng]

It appears to be a 4X Chicago Pneumatic. It has a rounded air outlet while the Cleco has a squarish looking outlet.

[Cvairwerks]

Here is one place that has some for sale Shrike: http://www.yardstore.com/browse.cfm?vie ... 402&step=2

[shrike]

Thanks. I've seen those around, but I'm looking for a tool box filler display. Something that has shot it's lat rivet, but looks the part (ie cheap<G>)

[hang the expense]

I use those guns today and I call them bridge guns but goose neck is probably a better term. I like the way they shoot and does not tire you out like the conventional guns.Besides it looks cool.

[Cvairwerks]

Shrike: You might drop Kent White at tinmantech a note and see if he has any junkers or some non-rebuildable parts that would make up the form without the guts.

[shrike]

Shrike: You might drop Kent White at tinmantech a note and see if he has any junkers or some non-rebuildable parts that would make up the form without the guts.

Thanks for the suggestion - just did that.

[Quest Master]

I am looking for one as well...that is why I started this thread. I have two B-29 tail enclosures and I would like to potentially display it as if it is being assembled at the factory. That is why I wanted to know what type of rivet gun was being used.

[shrike]

If I hear back, I'll let you know

[Dan Jones]

Those 3x Chicago Pneumatic gooseneck guns are a nice rivet gun, comfortable and very controllable, but if you're planning on using it I find mine is just a little unstable to use as a one handed gun. I think it was intended for the user to use both hands on it and to have someone else buck, just like in the picture.