® Licensee Winchester Model 9422 Lever Action Rifle Owner’s Manual
Important instructions for Winchester Model 9422 Lever Action Rifle We sincerely hope that you are pleased with your new Winchester Model 9422 rifle. We at U.S. Repeating Arms Company thank you for the privilege of crafting this rifle for you. We are especially proud of the many years of enjoyment it is certain to provide for you and your family. The Model 9422 is another rifle in an over U.S. Repeating Arms Company, Inc. 130 year-old tradition of producing quality firearms for 275 Winchester Ave.
Contents Page MODEL 9422 Gun safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Over 25 years ago Winchester set out to create a new 22 caliber rifle. They wanted it to be a quick handling, easy-to-use design with traditional craftsmanship and a large dose of 19th century nostalgia. The rest is history. Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
bumped, or jarred with a chambered round might accidentally discharge even with the safety on, causing serious injury to you or someone else. When a round is chambered keep the safety on until you are ready to shoot. GUN SAFETY WARNINGS IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BE THOROUGHLY STUDIED BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM TO ASSURE PROPER AND SAFE GUN HANDLING.
injury to yourself or a bystander. 7. Before firing, clean any grease or oil out of barrel with cleaning rod and patch. Grease or heavy accumulation of oil can cause excessive pressure and result in serious personal injury. 13. Store your gun in a clean dry place out of reach of children and separated from stored ammunition. 14. Never alter any parts of your gun. Any alterations or adjustments that may become necessary to the operating mechanism should be performed by a qualified gunsmith. 8.
MODEL 9422 FEATURES You can be proud of the Model 9422 in every way. The Model 9422 possesses classic lever action styling like no other 22 you can own. No other rifle has a feel and function that so closely emulates the famous Winchester lever actions of the last century. Its speed of handling combines with its top rimfire accuracy to make it the best choice — whether you are looking for a great plinking rifle or doing some serious small game hunting. A hammer extension is provided with your Model 9422.
Sights are made to handle rough conditions. Front and rear sights are drift adjustable for windage. The rear sight also features an elevator system for quick elevation changes, plus the sight blade can be adjusted for small changes with screw-type sight blade attachment. The authentic look of the Model 9422 isn’t just for fun. The Model 9422’s lever action design with tubular magazine is reliable and fast handling.
Receiver FIGURE 2A Ejection Port Rear Sight Buttstock Hammer Forearm Trigger Front Sight Sight Hood Muzzle Magazine Tube Loading Port Finger Lever Buttplate looks are much like that experienced by hunters, trappers, farmers and sportsmen with their Model 94 centerfire rifles. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Your new Model 9422 is one of several different versions and configurations offered. The basic operating procedures are the same for all of them.
Firing Pin Breech Bolt Locking Surface The Winchester Model 9422 is also shown disassembled to the extent necessary in order to follow instructions contained in this book (see Figure 9 later in this manual). Throughout this manual the “action” refers to the mechanism of this rifle which loads and secures the cartridges in the chamber.
DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS, OR HANDLING AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE. AMMUNITION The caliber of your Model 9422 is inscribed on left side of the barrel, toward the receiver. Three versions are currently made and will be marked one of these ways. • .22 S-L-L.R.
FIGURE 5 FIGURE 7 Receiver Breech bolt Bolt slide Separate the two halves of the rifle. FIGURE 6 3. The bolt slide may now be removed by sliding rearward out of receiver (see Figure 6). Use care to prevent the cam pin from dropping free of the bolt. Remove the bolt slide and breech bolt together 4. Bolt and bolt slide may now be separated (see Figure 7). DISASSEMBLY — 1. Unscrew and remove takedown screw on left side of receiver (see Figure 4). 2.
FIGURE 10 FIGURE 8 Magazine tube Takedown screw Bolt slide Barrel/Forearm half Cam pin Make sure the breech bolt and bolt slide fit into the rails in the receiver Breech bolt Your Model 9422 will now be in these pieces: (see Figure 8): Buttstock half • Barrel/forearm half • Buttstock half • Breech bolt • Bolt slide FIGURE 9 Insert the cam pin into the hole in the breech bolt • Cam pin • Magazine tube • Takedown screw REASSEMBLY — 1.
FIGURE 11 Full-cock position (ready-to-fire) FIGURE 12 Slide the two halves together. (Shown with gun laying on table) Get accustomed to the feel of your new gun — know the forces required to operate the action,* to pull the trigger and above all, know how to place the hammer into the safety position. The rifle is in the safety position when the hammer is in the half cocked location. 4. Slide the frame into the receiver from the rear (see Figure 11). 5. Insert and tighten the takedown screw.
“Safety” Half-cock position FIGURE 13 Fired (down) position Immediately remove your finger from the trigger and slowly and carefully allow the hammer to lower into the “safety” half-cock position (Figure 13). When the chamber is loaded never place the hammer in the fired (down) position (Figure. 14). FIGURE 14 trigger. The half-cock position is not intended to test one’s finger strength, but rather, to provide sufficient protection against unintentional or accidental firing.
capacity of the magazine. Next, push the magazine tube down into position and lock into place. on the barrel. Before loading your gun be sure all grease and oil has been removed from the barrel and chamber, and there is no obstruction. Care should be taken while pushing the tube in, as it is under spring tension. The rifle chamber is loaded by operating the finger lever, transferring a cartridge that has been previously placed in the magazine.
tridge case from the chamber. The closing of the action will transfer a new cartridge from the magazine to the chamber, leaving the hammer in a cocked “ready to fire” position. When through firing always place the hammer in the safety (half-cock) position. Lift up on the notch blade holder and move the elevator forward or rearward with your fingers. FIGURE 16 TO UNLOAD THE MAGAZINE AND C HAMBER Place the hammer in the safety (half-cock) position.
FIGURE 18 FIGURE 17 Loosen the two small screws. Make small adjustments up or down then retighten. Tap carefully. Do not mar the barrel or sight. For finer elevation adjustments the sight blade itself can be moved up or down. This is done by loosening the two screws that secure the blade to the blade holder and then moving the blade up or down as desired (see Figure 17). The screws are then retightened.
right. Moving the blade holder to the left is just as easily done. Note how much you adjust the sight as you sight-in your Model 9422. Remember: Correct sight picture. FIGURE 19 Target bull’s-eye • Move the rear sight to the right to shoot farther to the right on the target. Bead • Move the rear sight to the left to shoot farther to the left on the target. Care should be taken not to mar the finish, damage the attaching screws or bend sight components when adjustments are made.
SIGHT PICTURE — USING THE HAMMER EXTENSION The correct sight picture for the sights on your Model 9422 is with the front bead resting in the U-shaped notch in the sight blade. The bead itself should rest directly under the point of impact. For example, if you were shooting a conventional small bore target, the round, black bull’s-eye would appear to rest on top of the front bead (see Figure 19).
Installing the hammer extension (shown in right hand position). FIGURE 21 FIGURE 20 Position the cut out portion of the extension to the rear. Permanently positioning the hammer extension. Carefully support the rifle and hammer. hand shooters it should protrude to the left side. 2. Slide the hammer extension over the end of the hammer spur. The notch in the mount has an internal rail that guides the extension into place.
ARE NO CARTRIDGES IN THE CHAMBER, MAGAZINE OR ACTION/FEED AREAS. is important to “set” it permanently in place. Do this by tightening the set screw enough that it leaves a mark on the side of the hammer. Then remove the extension. Support the hammer on a firm work bench or padded anvil and center punch the mark left by the set screw. The gun and hammer must be well supported during this operation (see Figure 21).
When cleaning the bore with the rifle fully assembled, open the action and turn the gun so the ejection port on the right side of the receiver is down to prevent the bore cleaner from running into the action. 3. After fouling has been removed the bore should be wiped dry. Then pass a slightly oiled patch through the bore, for preservation. A fine, light gun oil is recommended. 1. Use a cleaning rod with a tip and patch suitable for the size of your Model 9422’s .22 caliber bore.
to clean around the extractor, ejector and other small breech bolt components. An aerosol-type oil can help in “spraying away” residues on the breech bolt. When satisfied, wipe clean and lightly oil. OTHER CLEANING SUGGESTIONS — • Never pour large quantities of oil into the receiver or other parts. It can drain down to the wood and soften it — and cause permanent damage and loosening of the stock. 6. INSPECT THE BARREL AND CHAMBER. TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT NO PATCHES HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY LEFT IN THEM.
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You Are Responsible For Firearms Safety As a gun owner, you accept a set of demanding responsibilities. How seriously you take these responsibilities can mean the difference between life and death. Failure to follow any of these instructions can cause extensive damage to your gun and/or possible serious injury or death to yourself and others. There is no excuse for careless or abusive handling of any firearm. At all times handle any firearm with intense respect for its power and potential danger.
6. BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS, for the safety of both your gun and yourself. Mud, snow, and an infinite variety of other obstructions may inadvertently lodge in a barrel bore. It takes only one small obstruction to cause dangerously increased pressures that can ruin (swell or rupture) the finest rifle barrels. BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, BE CERTAIN NO LIVE ROUND IS IN THE CHAMBER AND THAT THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED AND FEED MECHANISMS ARE COMPLETELY EMPTY.
11. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND BACKSTOP. Particularly during low light periods. Know the range of your ammunition. Never shoot at water or hard object. 12. ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE'S CHAMBER BEFORE CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING OTHER OBSTACLES. Refer to "Unloading The Rifle" for instructions on the unloading of your rifle. Never place your loaded rifle on or against a fence, tree, car or other similar object. 13. WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING.
20. READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS in this instruction book, on ammunition boxes and with all accessories that you install on your firearm. It is your responsibility to secure the most up-to-date information on the safe handling procedures of your Browning gun. Browning assumes no liability for incidents which occur when unsafe or improper gun accessories or ammunition combinations are used. 21. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE -- AVOID UNAUTHORIZED SERVICING.
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