Winchester Model 9422 Legacy Tribute .22 LR Lever-Action, Factory-Engraved 2005 Tribute Series
This Winchester Model 9422 Special Edition Legacy Tribute is part of the 2005 final-year Tribute Series, a limited commemorative run that capped the 9422 line. It features factory receiver engraving, a pistol-grip walnut stock, and the Legacy variant configuration. Collectors will appreciate the Tribute markings, U.S. manufacture, and period-correct features paired with a 22 in barrel and 15-round tubular magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape overall. Minor scratches and small blemishes are present from prior handling.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 9422 Special Edition Legacy Tribute .22 LR lever-action rifle
Built as part of Winchester’s final-year 9422 Tribute Series, this Special Edition Legacy Tribute combines limited-edition status with desirable configuration details. The series totaled 9,422 rifles plus 222 Custom Tribute rifles, and Tribute-series guns are associated with an FTS serial prefix. This example carries the Legacy pistol-grip stock profile and commemorative receiver engraving.
The factory-engraved receiver displays a ribbon scroll on the left side with the legend "MODEL 9422 TRIBUTE" and a horse-and-rider motif on the right. The rifle wears a blued finish and is marked on the barrel with "WINCHESTER MODEL 9422 .22 L-L-R. MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL."
Key operating features include a large-loop lever, right-side ejection, and a full-length under-barrel tubular magazine with a brass-colored inner tube and knurled locking plug. The steel barrel measures 22 in, and the stated capacity is 15 rounds.
Iron sights consist of a hooded ramp front sight and an adjustable rear barrel sight with elevator. Furniture includes a checkered walnut pistol-grip stock with a recoil pad and a matching walnut fore-end secured by a single barrel band. Length of pull measures 14.0 in.