Winchester Model 9422 .22 S/L/LR 20″ Blue Lever Action Rifle, MFD 1988

SOLD FOR: $1310

LSB#: 220114RL032

Make: Winchester

Model: 9422

Serial Number: F602701

Year of Manufacture: 1988

Caliber: .22 S/L/LR

Action Type: Lever Action, Tube Magazine Fed Rifle

Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER MODEL 9422 .22 S-L-LR / MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. – WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”. The top-rear of the barrel has a “WP” proof in oval. The underside of the receiver and trigger frame are marked with matching serial number “F602701”. The butt plate has Winchester Repeating Arms Co.’s logo.

Barrel Length: 20” with full length magazine tube.

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade, dovetailed to a serrated ramped base that is fixed to the barrel. The base is slotted for a hood that is not present. The rear sight is a “U” notched leaf with an elevator piece and a white triangle aiming reference on the front of the leaf. The top of the receiver is grooved for mounting an optic. (Not included)

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb and checkered black synthetic Winchester buttplate. There is a circular oil stain on the belly and some stubborn dried grease on the right side of the forearm. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 5/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some light nicks along the edges and the checkering is sharp. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine-Plus condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are a few minor nicks on the top of the receiver. There are also a few sparse minor nicks along the barrel. There is extremely faint operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine-Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. The hammer has a half cock safety position. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: This is a Winchester 9422, based, of course, on the company’s tried and true Model 94 Lever Action carbine. The action has to be felt to understand, with a flick of the wrist, you’ve already got another round chambered. This well-built rimfire lever-action made its debut in 1972, and this example was manufactured in 1988. This would be a great rifle for taking care of all kinds of varmint as well as being a nice piece to add to a Winchester collection. Please see our pictures and good luck!