I own an original type A in 9.3x62 with the red rubber recoil pad which I believe is original, the pad matches my other type A in 10.75x68 (Speed's book page 403 "ten of the best type A's") other than the 9.3 does not have the leather cover. I have not seen a model B with a recoil pad myself except page 409 and 410 of Speed's book.