Winchester 9422 XTR Lever Action .22 S-L-LR 20½” Annie Oakley Commemorative
SOLD FOR: $2,156.00
LSB#: LSB250804MF133
Make: Winchester (U.S. Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Connecticut)
Model: 9422 XTR, Annie Oakley Commemorative
Serial Number: AOK2579
Year of Manufacture: Early 1980s, USRAC commemorative production (ATF C&R)
Caliber: .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 20½ Inches
Sights / Optics: Hooded beaded-blade front; rear semi-buckhorn elevator sight.
Markings: The barrel is roll-marked “WINCHESTER® MODEL 9422 XTR – .22 S-L-L-R – WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL – MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.” in front of the rear sight. The top of the barrel ahead of the receiver has gold-filled script “ANNIE OAKLEY COMMEMORATIVE.” The gold-tone alloy receiver is factory-engraved on the left with a detailed Annie Oakley portrait surrounded by American scrolls and on the right with a Buffalo Bill–era arena scene; additional scrollwork decorates the tangs and carrier. The serial number “AOK2579” is stamped on the receiver (matching on the lower tang plate). The factory walnut wears a period “Genuine Walnut” decal on the buttstock. The original commemorative box is end-labeled “G9422AOK (PART No. 9422-0008) / AOK 2579,” matching the rifle.
Stock Configuration & Condition: Select walnut straight-grip stock and matching forearm with a gloss finish, fine figure, and black plastic buttplate. Light handling and storage marks are present, most noticeable as a few small dings and surface scuffs; no cracks are observed. Overall, the wood rates in Fine-to-Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: High-polish blued barrel and magazine tube; gold-tone (anodized) alloy receiver, forend cap and barrel bands; blued lever and small parts.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no visible erosion; in this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98-99%% of its metal finish. There are scattered minute handling marks on the blue, a few tiny freckles from storage near the front band, and light handling on the gold-tone receiver and bands. The screw heads are sharp. The markings and engraving are crisp. Overall, this rifle rates in Fine-to-Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action cycles smoothly, the trigger breaks cleanly, and the safety functions properly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Accessories: Original Annie Oakley Commemorative picture box with matching end label. (Inner inserts or papers not included.)
Our Assessment: Winchester’s Model 9422 (introduced in 1972) quickly became the .22 lever rifle by which modern rimfires were judged—steel barrel and magazine tube, slick rack-and-pinion action, and the look and feel of a centerfire lever scaled for rimfire duty. In the early U.S. Repeating Arms era, Winchester celebrated America’s most iconic exhibition shooter with this Annie Oakley Commemorative on the deluxe 9422 XTR platform, featuring deep-polish blue, select walnut, and gold-tone, scroll-engraved receiver scenes. Annie Oakley—given the name “Little Sure Shot” by Sitting Bull—was the star of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West and a symbol of disciplined marksmanship and showmanship in the late 19th century. Paired with the 9422’s reputation for accuracy and smooth operation, this commemorative neatly bridges Winchester’s lever-gun heritage with Oakley’s legend. With its matching box and high condition, it’s a handsome piece for the Winchester rimfire or Old West display that still has all the practical charm of the 9422 on the range. We are no longer offering layaway. KF
