Winchester Repeating Arms 9422 (Historic Manual) - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents Page
Gun safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Terminology and descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Full disassembly/takedown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
How to load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
How to operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
To unload the magazine and chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Sight adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Mounting a scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Using the hammer extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Cleaning and maintenance suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Ordering parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Service or repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
M ODEL 9422 AND 9417
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 with
the Model 9422 being acclaimed as the premier lever
action rimfire rifle. History has also been revised with the
introduction of the Model 9417 — chambered in 17 HMR.
Importantly, your new Model 9422 or Model 9417 was
made by U.S. Repeating Arms Company in New Haven,
Connecticut in one of the world’s most modern firearms
factories. The most current computer design and machining
equipment was used. It is the the product of the world’s
most highly trained, highly skilled firearms craftsmen and
women. Today’s Model 9422 and Model 9417 have a level
of quality and precision that was not possible just a few
years ago.
This manual covers all current (2003) versions of the
Model 9422 and Model 9417 rifle. Likely, you have one of
two basic versions of the Model 9422: the version that
handles Long and Long Rifle cartridges interchangeably, or
the special 22 WMR (Magnum) version that handles the
22 WMR cartridge only. The Model 9417 is chambered for
the 17 HMR cartridge only. Study these entire instructions
carefully to be sure you have covered all information about
your Model 9422 or your specific Model 9417.
Use only the correct ammunition referenced by the
inscription on the barrel.
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