Winchester Model 9422M .22 WMR Lever-Action Rifle, 20 in Barrel, 1974 New Haven Production
This Winchester Model 9422M is a .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire lever-action rifle built in 1974 at New Haven, Connecticut. It features a 20-inch Winchester Proof Steel barrel, forged solid-top steel receiver with right-side ejection, and a full-length tubular magazine with a catalog capacity of 11+1. Classic walnut furniture, iron sights, and a practical takedown design via receiver screw round out a well-executed small-bore lever gun. A hammer spur extension is installed for easier manipulation of the exposed hammer.
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.
Specific Condition Notes: This rifle shows signs of wear and handling, with scratches and blemishes present.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 9422M .22 WMR lever-action rifle
- Hammer spur extension (installed)
The 9422M variant is chambered in .22 WMR and pairs its 20-inch barrel with a full-length tubular magazine rated at 11+1. The rifle balances well at approximately 6 lb and has a 13.75-inch length of pull, offering a comfortable fit with the straight-grip stock.
Construction details include a forged steel, solid-top receiver with right-side ejection and a Winchester Proof Steel barrel. The rifle was produced in New Haven, Connecticut in 1974 and features a receiver screw takedown design for straightforward breakdown.
Sighting equipment consists of a hooded front blade on a ramp and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear with a step elevator. The exposed hammer is fitted with a hammer spur extension, and the inner magazine tube uses a knurled cap for easy handling.
Stocking is standard-grade walnut with a straight grip, uncheckered finish, and a barrel band forearm. Markings include "WINCHESTER MODEL 9422M .22 WIN. MAGNUM," "MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.," and "WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL."