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Gemtlemen,recently obtained a nice example of a Lefever D grade
ejector,some CC, circa 1905. I'm thinking a bit unusual as it has 32" Krupp barrels, F&F, and a quite high dimensioned straight grip stock.The downer ( and there always is one...), it has a
ghastly, ventilated, white line pad, which has to go. What would be an acceptable alternative ie would a solid Silvers type pad have been used in that era?? Any suggestions appreciated. Also could use a price check. Not really up on Lefever values. Thanks

Terry, yes, the Silver pad was the only one commonly available in that era.

I had Buck Hamlin fit a Silvers pad to my Lefever G grade ejector gun. When he fitted it he took the extra time to radious the pad in the old style and it looks absolutely fantastic.

Any pics Terry?

Thanks Daryl and Twice. Silvers it is.. Battle, have an appointment
with a few thousand snow geese tomorrow and some pheasants over the
weekend but will try and take and post some pics after the weekend.
Terry

What is the proper radius in the old style?

When was the Silvers pad first introduced?
thanks
Bill McPhail

If I could figure out how to attach a photo here I would post one for you.

Don't know, but I have Parker order references to guns with "Silvers Recoil Butt" in December of 1896 and January of 1898.

It was patented by Hugh A. Silver in 1875.