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Unread 01-14-2011, 07:39 PM   #1
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I need to replace the butt on my latest project a D from 1892 SN 76172. It had a deteriated recoil pad on it but I think it may been made with a ssbp since there is a remenant of the inlet for the spur at the top of the stock however the area where there would have been checkering has been sawed or file flat. My question is if I wanted to return the gun to original condition who could do the work and is it (as I suspect) very expensive. I have seen just the plate with no screws for 200 and imagine the labor involved in installation would be alot more. If I decide to go with another recoil pad what kind do you think would be best (were recoil pads even an option back in 1892 for Parker? Thanks
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Unread 01-14-2011, 08:12 PM   #2
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This link will take you to Turnbull's page and prices for that kind of work. That should give you an idea. Shop around but this should give you a starting point to refer to

http://www.turnbullmfg.com/store.asp?pid=20182
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If your going to go with the recoil pad I have used the Silvers pad which is available from Galazan. I recently had a CHE restocked and I wanted to use a ssbp. To buy the metal, engrave it, blue it and fit it to the gun would run around $1000. I went with a checkered butt and couldn't be more ppleased.
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Thanks, Seeing that Im thinking a good recoil pad may look just fine. I think that they need to sell insurance to Parker collectors in case they have to go to the gunsmith.
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Unread 01-14-2011, 08:23 PM   #5
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Fitting a new ssbp will require shortening the pull about half an inch. Parker was installing pads in 1891; the original English Silvers survives. If you need to stretch the stock, Galazan has a 1 1/2 inch pad.

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Im fortunate that they didnt cut down the stock much when the put the pad on I have. (I know because the ssbp spur is still there. After looking at the website I think the pad that was on it is the remenants of a very old silvers so I think youve all given me great advise. I cant really understand what the difference is between the 75 dollar silvers and the 29.99 pad other than Its larger
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$75 is the original Silvers from England I think, the other is a reproduction. I have used the repo on several guns. Looks good and works just fine.
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As I recall, one is softer than the other but I can't remember which.... anyone know?
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I think the repro one is a tick softer.....If I remember right...
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Dave you remember correctly, the Repo pad is softer then the original Silvers pad, the original Silvers pad is about a soft as a plain checkered butt...! Eric
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