Winchester Model 9422 .22 Short Long LR 20″ Lever Action Rifle, MFD 1981
SOLD FOR: $1025
LSB#: 220409GK055
Make: Winchester
Model: 9422
Serial Number: F615968
Year of Manufacture: 1990
Caliber: .22 Short, Long, or Long Rifle
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side 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 of the barrel is marked with “WP”. The bottom of the frame and lever assembly are marked “F615968”.
Barrel Length: 20”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade and is dovetailed to a hooded, serrated, and ramped base. The rear sight is a “U” notch leaf and elevator style sight, the elevator is present. The top of the receiver is grooved for mounting an optic (not included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with straight grip, checkered black plastic Winchester buttplate and barrel band on the forend. The stocks have a few scattered light nicks and scuffs with one more notable nick in the left of the buttstock toward the rear. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 ¾” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has light wear at the heel. The stocks rate in about Fine 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 is a light scratch on the left of the receiver toward the rear and the action shows light operational wear. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The markings are clear. The screw heads are sharp. Overall, this rifle rates in Fine-Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your 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 9422 is chambered for the .22 short, long, or long rifle caliber, making for a fun little plinker or pest control gun. This 9422 is in Fine-Excellent condition, showing signs of light and responsible use. 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!