Period Correct Recoil Pad Question

[Drew Hause]

We should probably say "Period Correct Aftermarket Pad" for a 1877 Lifter
The first Parker fitted with a "Silvers Recoil Butt" was DH #56553 in 1891
Until then a "Recoil Boot" would have been used.

See http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/22972603

[Eric Estes]

Well it's not period correct, but I ended up going with the Noshoc pad. I tried CSMC's period correct Silvers remake, but it was much too large. This is a little 1 frame gun with a cut stock. I would have had to grind so much off the Silvers that I would have to also reshape the butt of the pad to keep it from looking off. Not too much grinding to fit the Noshoc. We will see how it turns out. At least no more wood is being cut so I can always try something else later.

[Kensal Rise]

since you already have the pad, you might as well use it. But... there is ONE more alternative: CSMC's Winchester red pad. While it is not totally correct, it IS offered in two sizes and has plugs like a Silvers. What you do is fit the pad, then grind off the Win. logo etc. and smooth with water lubed wet-or-dry. Leave the edges square or round slightly. To the casual eye, it looks like a Silvers. I've done this trick many times.

Best, Kensal

[Researcher]

The NoShoc is the Winchester pad in its civilian attire, or the Winchester pad is a NoShoc with a Winchester logo.

[Ray Masciarella]

When Parker originally installed a Silver's pad, did it have the spur? Thx, Ray