Winchester Model 9422 XTR .22 LR Lever-Action Rifle, 1979 Production, Forged-Steel Receiver
Built in 1979 during the first smooth-stock run, this Winchester Model 9422 XTR combines classic lever-action handling with a forged-steel receiver, high-polish blued finish, and walnut furniture. Scarcer than later checkered variants, it offers the desirable early features collectors look for while retaining the versatile tube-fed design that cycles .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle cartridges interchangeably.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
There are scattered scratches and dings on the metal and wood surfaces, and the original iron sights are no longer present. The action cycles smoothly and safeties function as intended.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 9422 XTR lever-action rifle
Winchester introduced the XTR series as a premium upgrade, and this example shows why. The forged-steel receiver carries factory 3/8-inch grooves, so adding tip-off scope rings requires no gunsmithing. A takedown screw at the rear of the receiver lets the rifle separate quickly for maintenance or transport.
The 20.5-inch Winchester Proof Steel barrel feeds from a full-length tubular magazine—holding 15 rounds of .22 LR (17 of .22 Long, 21 of .22 Short)—giving the shooter plenty of capacity for plinking or small-game use. Despite the missing sights, the receiver grooves make optic installation straightforward.
A straight-grip walnut stock with high-gloss lacquer finish provides the clean, early-production look many collectors seek. Sling-swivel studs and a black alloy widow’s-peak butt-plate complete the classic XTR styling.
The polished lever and hammer flats, combined with the gloss blued metalwork, highlight Winchester’s late-1970s craftsmanship. As an early F-prefix rifle, this 9422 XTR offers both shootability and collectible appeal.