S.W. Silvers was founded in London in 1861 and introduced "The Anti-Recoil Heel Plate-The Silver's Safety Pad" in the 1870s. The first Parker fitted with a solid red "Silvers Recoil Butt" was DH #56553 in 1891. The pad was not offered on Smith guns until 1905.
Nemours Trap Shooting Club lovelies, several with 'Recoil Boots'
and Heikes Hand Protectors
Boots were popular even into the 20s. Woolfolk Henderson after he won the GAH with a 98x100 from 22 yards, the Amateur Championship of U.S. with a 99x100 from 16 yds, and the Amateur Doubles Championship of the U.S. with 90x100 from 16 yds. Note the glove on his left hand.
