Geronimo Jim SASS # 21775 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 There was a recent thread on stiff/heavy loading gates. I have one! Someone suggested using a 1866 loading gate. Can someone give me a link or name to get one of these? I tried to do a search but no luck. Thanks Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Shotgun Boogie 1866 loading gate https://sbgwllc.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 VTIGunparts.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvil Al #59168 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 5 minutes ago, Buckshot Bear said: Shotgun Boogie 1866 loading gate https://sbgwllc.com/ THIS. 66 style loading gate for a 73. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo Jim SASS # 21775 Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 Thanks............but they are out of stock. Ratz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 VORSICHT!! ACHTUNG!! Ok, be careful. The actual 1866 Ladle (loading gate) does not work on the 1873. Shotgun Boogie has an 1866 "STYLE" Ladle for the 1873. PS: The OEM Ladle can be "tuned" but one must exercise caution. Perhaps even buy a spare. You sure the real problem isn't the Magazine Spring?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo Jim SASS # 21775 Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 Thanks Coffinmaker. Good info. Not spring .....after 20 years loading gate broke and new one is really, really stiff. I missed the "style" part! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Cowboys and Indian store sells a lighten one. Got mine from Online Outpost GW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frybread Fred Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 The shotgun boogie model is fantastic. Makes a huge difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preacherman Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 23 minutes ago, Frybread Fred said: The shotgun boogie model is fantastic. Makes a huge difference. Like he said! One of the best accessories I've ever got. No lip for easier loading and for a reload. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajun bandit Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 just reduce the width of the spring portion of the loading gate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skullbone Willie Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 I looked at the pics of the lightened loading gates. I removed my very stiff gate and carefully ground the width of the spring to match the ones pictured and problem solved. Easy to do, just don’t let the spring arm get hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Kane Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Shotgun Boogie sells two versions, the gold color titanium nitrated version for $79.00 and the and the "regular finish" version for $49.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 https://sbgwllc.com/shop/66-style-uberti-1873-loading-gate-all-calibers/ It appears to be available. Make sure your rifle serial number starts with W. The older version had slightly different size and I think the screw differed as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo Jim SASS # 21775 Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 Well Ratz! My serial number is only 5 digits...all numeric. Gun is about 22 years old. Thanks for all the comments and help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 3 hours ago, Marauder SASS #13056 said: https://sbgwllc.com/shop/66-style-uberti-1873-loading-gate-all-calibers/ It appears to be available. Make sure your rifle serial number starts with W. The older version had slightly different size and I think the screw differed as well. I know it states this on SGB's website, but I don't understand the serial number thing. On '66's yes, the loading gate (and rifle sideplate) changed to a larger screw when s/n started over with W prefix. But '73's did not, to my knowledge. VTI only shows one part for the '73 whereas they show the older and newer for the '66. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 A BIG PLUS ONE for Abilene. As Abilene stated, the Loading Gate (Ladle) for 1866s changed at the "W" prefix. Didn't make it any better, just changed the mounting screw. 1873's have had the same Ladle forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 On 6/14/2022 at 6:23 PM, Geronimo Jim SASS # 21775 said: Thanks............but they are out of stock. Ratz I just ordered 1 from Shotgun Boogie this afternoon and it shows to have shipped. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 9 hours ago, Abilene, SASS # 27489 said: I know it states this on SGB's website, but I don't understand the serial number thing. On '66's yes, the loading gate (and rifle sideplate) changed to a larger screw when s/n started over with W prefix. But '73's did not, to my knowledge. VTI only shows one part for the '73 whereas they show the older and newer for the '66. I emailed Boogie and he answered, said there is a difference in the measurements, and so his ladle has problems in the older frames. Apparently that difference does not affect Uberti ladles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo Jim SASS # 21775 Posted June 16, 2022 Author Share Posted June 16, 2022 So the web site is wrong and my 1873 will be fine even though it doesn't have a w in the serial number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 2 hours ago, Geronimo Jim SASS # 21775 said: So the web site is wrong and my 1873 will be fine even though it doesn't have a w in the serial number? No. You have the older frame so Boogie says there will be a problem with his ladle, (even though the same Uberti ladle fits older and newer okay.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackaroo, # 29989 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 On 6/15/2022 at 9:23 AM, Geronimo Jim SASS # 21775 said: Thanks............but they are out of stock. Ratz I've got some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Jackaroo, # 29989 said: I've got some. That's where mine came from and my wife Jenorado loves it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.