Winchester Repeating Arms 9422 (Historic Manual) - Manual (Page 22)

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.
1. Use a cleaning rod with a tip and patch suitable for the
size of your Model 9422’s .22 caliber bore. Make sure the
patch is large enough for a snug fit in the bore. Insert the
rod and patch into the barrel at the receiver end and run it
back and forth several times.
2. Inspect the chamber and bore for brass, copper, lead
and powder fouling. A normal amount of powder residue
can be expected and is not serious. It can usually be
removed by repeating step one, using a patch saturated
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through the bore before being withdrawn.
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.
4. Wipe all exposed metal surfaces of the receiver, forearm
and barrel with a clean rag. Finger marks should be
removed because they provide a place where moisture can
accumulate. Any dried oil in the receiver area should also
be removed.
5. Lightly oil your gun’s action. Ordinary good judgment
will, of course, indicate that the metal of the gun should
receive a light film of oil any time the rifle has been
exposed to weather or handling. This is very important
and must be done with every gun. Remember, the pol-
ished, finely fitted surfaces of the receiver and action
mechanisms must always have a thin film of oil. Make
sure that the surfaces of the breech bolt and bolt slide are
especially clean and lightly oiled with a high quality gun
oil. Use solvent and a toothbrush or other suitable brush
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