02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 27 Licensee Winchester Model 9422 & Model 9417 Rimfire Lever Action Rifle Owner’s Manual
02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 2 Important instructions for Winchester Model 9422 & Model 9417 Lever Action Rifle We sincerely hope that you are pleased with your new Winchester Model 9422 or Model 9417 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 U. S. Repeating Arms Company, Inc. and your family.
02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM Contents 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 3 MODEL 9422 AND 9417 Page Gun safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Over 25 years ago Winchester set out to create a new 22 caliber rifle. They wanted it to be a quick handling, easyto-use design with traditional craftsmanship and a large dose of 19th century nostalgia. The rest is history with the Model 9422 being acclaimed as the premier lever action rimfire rifle.
02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 4 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.
02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 5 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. 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. 15. Hunting from elevated surfaces such as tree stands is dangerous.
02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 6 MODEL 9422 & MODEL 9417 FEATURES You can be proud of the Model 9422 & Model 9417 in every way. These rifles possess classic lever action styling like no other 22 or 17 caliber rifle you can own. No other rifle has a feel and function that so closely emulates the famous Winchester lever actions of the last century.
02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 7 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 and Model 9417 isn’t just for fun. The lever action design with tubular magazine is reliable and fast handling.
02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 8 FIGURE 2A Receiver Ejection Port Rear Sight Buttstock Hammer Forearm Trigger Front Sight Sight Hood Muzzle Magazine Tube Loading Port Finger Lever Buttplate classic looks are much like that experienced by hunters, trappers, farmers and sportsmen with their Model 94 centerfire rifles. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Your new Model 9422 or Model 9417 is one of several different versions and configurations offered.
02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM Firing Pin 7/16/03 1:58 PM Breech Bolt Locking Surface Page 9 The Winchester Model 9422 and Model 9417 are also shown disassembled to the extent necessary in order to follow instructions contained in this book (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.
02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 10 MODEL 9422 RIFLE (SPECIFICALLY THOSE CHAMBERED FOR 22 LONG, 22 LONG RIFLE, OR 22 WMR). .22 WMR .22 L-LR .17 HMR AMMUNITION — MODEL 9422 The caliber of your Model 9422 is inscribed on left side of the barrel, toward the receiver. Two versions are currently (2003) made and will be marked one of these ways. • .22 L-LR NEVER USE ANY AMMUNITION IN A 9422 OR 9417 THAT IS NOT SPECIFICALLY INDICATED ON THE BARREL.
02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 11 DISASSEMBLY — U.S. Repeating Arms Co. can assume no responsibility for incidents which occur through use of cartridges of nonstandard dimension or those developing pressures in excess of SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturer’s Institute) established standards. 1. Unscrew and remove takedown screw on left side of receiver (Figure 4). 2. Separate the gun into two halves by pulling the butt stock downward to the rear (Figure 5).
02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 12 FIGURE 6 FIGURE 4 Loosen the takedown screw carefully. Remove the bolt slide and breech bolt together. FIGURE 5 FIGURE 7 Receiver Separate the two halves of the rifle.
02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 13 FIGURE 9 FIGURE 8 Magazine tube Insert the cam pin into the hole in the breech bolt. Takedown screw Bolt slide Barrel/Forearm half Cam pin Center the cam pin in the hole. Breech bolt Buttstock half 3. Pull the hammer back to full-cock position and close finger lever. YOURSELF THOROUGHLY WITH THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 4. Slide the frame into the receiver from the rear (Figure 11).
02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 14 FIGURE 10 FIGURE 11 Slide the two halves together. (Shown with gun laying on table.) Make sure the breech bolt and bolt slide fit into the rails in the receiver. Full-cock position (Ready-to-fire). FIGURE 12 “Safety” Half-cock position.
02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 15 firmly hold the hammer back with your thumb. While holding the hammer, apply just enough pressure on the trigger to release the hammer from the full-cock position (Figure 12). FIGURE 14 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).
02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 16 HOW TO OPERATE FIGURE 15 Loading the magazine. Load the chamber by pivoting the finger lever down fully and return back to a closed position. Loading Port CAUTION: THE HAMMER HAS BEEN AUTOMATICALLY MOVED FROM THE SAFETY (HALF-COCK) POSITION TO THE FULL COCK POSITION AND IS NOW SET TO FIRE. ALWAYS PLACE THE HAMMER BACK INTO THE SAFETY (HALF-COCK) POSITION UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO SHOOT.
02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 17 TO UNLOAD THE MAGAZINE AND C HAMBER Lift up on the notch blade holder and move the elevator forward or rearward with your fingers. FIGURE 16 Place the hammer in the safety (half-cock) position. With the rifle pointed upward, withdraw the inside magazine tube from the gun. Tip the gun downward allowing the cartridges to slide out into a suitable container. Replace the inside magazine tube.
02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 18 sight (Figure 18). If you tap to the right your gun will shoot more to the 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 or Model 9417. Remember: • Move the blade and holder up to shoot higher. • Move the blade and holder down to shoot lower. For finer elevation adjustments the sight blade itself can be moved up or down.
02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 19 can be removed by carefully pulling it forward and off. Re-installation is the reverse. Front and rear sight bases should always be tight on the barrel and dove-tails should be snug. Care should be taken not to mar the finish, damage the attaching screws or bend sight components when adjustments are made. The front sight bead is also held in a dove-tail mount on the sight base.
02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 20 did not contain an extension, an allen wrench and a small set screw, ask your dealer to locate yours. MOUNTING A SCOPE The top of the receiver on every Model 9422 and Model 9417 is grooved to accept standard 22 caliber rifle-type scope mounts. Depending on the type of bases and/or mounts you purchase, your rifle will accept thin-tube scopes, red-dot type sights or standard rifle scopes.
02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM Installing the hammer extension (shown in right hand position). 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 21 If you have trouble starting the screw into the threads it may be because of the thread locking compound on the screw itself. This thread locking compound is a blue-green color and is important in keeping your extension tight on the hammer spur. To make it easier to start the screw you may need to back it out and clean the compound off of the first thread of the screw.
02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 22 7. Tighten the set screw, making sure it engages into the indent made by the center punch. CLEANING PROCEDURES — BE CERTAIN YOUR GUN’S CHAMBER AND MAGAZINE ARE UNLOADED. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE SAFETY GLASSES DURING ALL CLEANING PROCEDURES. KEEP AMMUNITION AWAY FROM THE CLEANING AREA. DO NOT TEST THE FUNCTION OF YOUR FIREARM WITH LIVE AMMUNITION. WARNING: HAMMER EXTENSIONS CAN LOOSEN WITH USE.
02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 23 with solvent. If or when fouling should become heavy, it can be removed with a brass bore brush. Dip or spray the brush with solvent and scrub the chamber and bore until the fouling is removed. To prevent brass bristles from breaking off, the brush should be pushed completely through the bore before being withdrawn. satisfied, wipe clean and lightly oil. 3. After fouling has been removed the bore should be wiped dry.
02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 24 NEVER ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR MODEL 9422 OR MODEL 9417 APART FURTHER THAN EXPLAINED IN THIS MANUAL. GENERAL PRODUCT AND H ISTORICAL Q UESTIONS Winchester Rifles and Shotguns Customer Service 275 Winchester Ave. Morgan, Utah 94050-9333 1-800-945-5237 This is a specialized, finely fitted mechanism. You may permanently mar it by attempting to disassemble the inner mechanism assemblies.
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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