A New to me Lever

[jkbrea]

I just picked up a Winchester 9422! I bid on this rifle on and lost by about $250. These things are overpriced but hard to find unless you fork over close to a grand. Well, it went back up because the buyer and seller got into an argument over what "new" meant. It was adverised "like new" no box and unknown if fired. I bid on it again and got it for less than the first time I bid on it. I wanted a shooter in good shape, not a safe queen. This may well have been new. A couple very small dings in the wood, no rust or wear on the steel.
Haven't taken it to the range yet but shot a bunch of CB rounds in my back yard. Hit everything I aimed at but only out to about 20 yards. I'll keep it a few years and eventually give it to one of my grandsons.....or grand daughters.

[Griff]

I've kinda always wanted a .22 lever. You got a good'un!

[J Miller]

I bought my 9422 in 77 or 78. I was so satisfied, it's been my only .22 rifle I've kept. I'd love to pick up another one someday, but I'm not gonna hold my breath.

Joe

[Pete44ru]

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I've had several 9422's over the years - they're very nice rifles, with a regular thickness receiver (as compared to the more accurate Marlin 39a's).

Historically, I've been more partial to the magnum (.22WMR) versions - especially the 1988 Classic, with a 23" bbl & PG stock.

The only thing that I'd advise about one, is to never use a screwdriver to pry out a mis-fed cartridge - take it down to clear any such.

There's a fella, over on the rimfire central forum ( JRH of Apertures N More), who makes a blued, thumb-operable takedown screw ($15) to replace the issue screw.






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[gamekeeper]

A great lever action .22 I have had three, two magnums and the one I still have in .22lr.
I wish I still had my first one, at the range it used to keep up with the big guys at 200yds.
Hey Joe, I still have your saddle ring on my .22lr.

[Sixgun]

Ya done good as the 9422 is one of the few guns Winchester made in the last 50 years that has quality and collectibility.

Targetmaster has new looking 9422 XTR sitting on the shelf for $499. Well, that was last weekend.----6

[Booger Bill]

If anyone see`s Winchester 9422 M serial # F 6710 it`s hot! It was stolen out of my house in Lancaster California in 2003. Many other guns were stolen with it. Had a scope on it too.

[Blaine]

I have one of the last 9422M that were made, and an older 9422 from the 70s....I'm planning on them being part of a down payment on something big someday.

[JohndeFresno]

Great snag! Very cool little rifle.

[crs]

Pete 44
I do not know about Marlin 39 or other 9422, but my 9422M will shoot minute of angle groups at all paracical ranges. I bought it used but in very good condition and scoped and took it to my sons indoor gun range.
After trying a half dozen brands of ammo of different weights, two of them shot minute of angle groups at 25, 50, 75 , and 100 yards! Very satisfactory for a hunting rifle!
The best was Federal 40 grain Target ammo and second best was some other brand 40 grain standard ammo.
All the lighter bullets are less accurate in this rifle.




BTW, my Winchester 61 pump 22 which I bought new as a teenager back in the 50s is just as accurate with most brand name 40 grain ammo. This rifle has won many turkey shoots! Grandson shooting for the first time at RKrodles ourdoor range:


.22s are a lot of fun!

[J Miller]

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I've had several 9422's over the years - they're very nice rifles, with a regular thickness receiver (as compared to the more accurate Marlin 39a's).

Historically, I've been more partial to the magnum (.22WMR) versions - especially the 1988 Classic, with a 23" bbl & PG stock.

The only thing that I'd advise about one, is to never use a screwdriver to pry out a mis-fed cartridge - take it down to clear any such.

There's a fella, over on the rimfire central forum ( JRH of Apertures N More), who makes a blued, thumb-operable takedown screw ($15) to replace the issue screw.

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I've seen those but never got interested. Early on I found that a standard quarter fits the take down screw slot perfectly. Then I found a washer that was the exact same size and thickness so that's what I carry with me when I shoot it.

A great lever action .22 I have had three, two magnums and the one I still have in .22lr.
I wish I still had my first one, at the range it used to keep up with the big guys at 200yds.
Hey Joe, I still have your saddle ring on my .22lr.

That's pretty good. I'm glad that part went to someone who can appreciate it.

Joe

[Ysabel Kid]

Excellent! Congratulations!!!

[Nath]

I just picked up a Winchester 9422! I bid on this rifle on and lost by about $250. These things are overpriced but hard to find unless you fork over close to a grand. Well, it went back up because the buyer and seller got into an argument over what "new" meant. It was adverised "like new" no box and unknown if fired. I bid on it again and got it for less than the first time I bid on it. I wanted a shooter in good shape, not a safe queen. This may well have been new. A couple very small dings in the wood, no rust or wear on the steel.
Haven't taken it to the range yet but shot a bunch of CB rounds in my back yard. Hit everything I aimed at but only out to about 20 yards. I'll keep it a few years and eventually give it to one of my grandsons.....or grand daughters.

It will do that to 120yds easy!

[vonfatman]

Congrats! I've had one since high school. It's the most accurate lever 22 I have ever owned. My dad just gave me his deluxe model 9422 and I'm looking forward to comparing the two.

Bob