New With Needs!

[Afchap]

Hi Y'all. New to forum. I'm looking for a saddle ring and staple, loading gate ( spring cover) and dust cover  (mortise cover) with stop, spring and screws for my '73 made in 1886, Ser # 60221. I assume that it is a 2nd model, but not sure.  Got a bunch of questions but I'll save them for later.  Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks! Afchap

[DeaconKC]

One of the first places to look is Numrich Gun Parts  https://www.gunpartscorp.com/
They have been around forever and are always getting new stock in, so check regularly.
And Welcome to the place.

PS: Don't be scared of Coffinmaker, he hasn't been the same since he confused a pinch of black powder for his dipping snuff...

[Abilene]

I've seen a number of times over the years where folks find some of their parts on ebay so definitely keep your eye on that.

[Buckaroo Lou]

Might check here as well. The have original parts.

https://homesteadparts.com/shop/winchester-1873-c-1_4.html

[Major 2]

When I restored my 73 Winchester Bob was my one stop shop 
https://winchesterbob.com/?page_id=52

[Buck Stinson]

If 60221 is the correct serial number, it is a second model, made in 1880.  You need dust cover and parts for a second model.  Only the 1st model has the mortised dust cover, not the 2nd model.

[Afchap]

Thanks for great info guys.  Thanks especially to Buck for confirming my model number. My next question: Does the loading gate on 2nd model fasten from inside our outside? If from the outside, does the loading gate have threads? Thanks again...

[Buck Stinson]

Afchap,
Your 2nd model had the loading gate threaded and the screw entered from the outside.