Winchester Model 9422
Winchester Repeating Arms · Rifle · Discontinued · 1972
Also known as: 9422, Model 9422, 94/22
Overview
The Winchester Model 9422 is a tubular-magazine lever-action rimfire rifle introduced in 1972 as a high-quality, scaled-down homage to the legendary Model 94 deer rifle. Built around a forged steel receiver with an American walnut straight-grip stock, it chambers interchangeable .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle (and .22 WMR in the 9422M variant) and holds up to 15 rounds of .22 LR in its under-barrel tube. Renowned for its smooth action, accuracy, and Old-West styling, it earned a reputation as arguably the best production .22 lever gun ever made before being discontinued in 2005.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2722 g (96.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 950 mm (37.40") |
| Barrel Length | 521 mm (20.51") |
| Action Type | Lever Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 15 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tube |
| Muzzle Velocity | 326 m/s (1070 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 190 J (140 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 140 m (153 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, .22LR
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Half Cock Hammer Notch, Trigger Disconnect
- Features: Forged Receiver, Grooved Receiver For Scope Mount, Angled Ejection, Semi Buckhorn Rear Sight, Detachable Hammer Thumb Extension, Takedown Capable, Straight Grip Walnut Stock
Variants
- Winchester Model 9422M (.22 WMR) — Caliber
- Winchester Model 9422 XTR — Premium Finish
- Winchester Model 9422 Trapper — Carbine
- Winchester Model 9422 Legacy — Configuration
- Winchester Model 9417 (.17 HMR) — Caliber
Service history
Operators
- Civilian small-game hunters and plinkers
Production
Estimated total produced: 850,000 · Production years: 1972-2005
Over 600,000 produced by 1991. The final 2005 run included a Tribute Series of 9,244 special-edition guns. Serial number 1 was presented to a retiring employee in 1972.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Winchester Repeating Arms Company
Discontinued: 2005
Notes
Magazine capacity varies by cartridge: 15 rounds of .22 LR, 17 of .22 Long, 21 of .22 Short, and 11 of .22 WMR in the 9422M. The forged (not cast) receiver is a frequently praised feature.
Background
The 9422 is essentially a scaled-down Model 1894, deliberately echoing the iconic Winchester '94's lines and handling in an economical .22 rimfire. Widely regarded as the finest mass-produced .22 lever-action ever made, it was discontinued in 2005 to industry dismay and now commands strong collector prices.