Winchester 9422

[Reno1892]

I just bought my 2nd lever gun, a Winchester 9422M. It's an XTR model and from the two serial number lists I found, it was made in either 1977 or '78. I've read (after I bought it of course) that the XTR models had a deeper blued finish, upgraded wood and checkering. The finish is still beautiful and although I've seen better, the wood has some nice figuring. I've also never seen a tighter, nicer stock to receiver fit, but there's no checkering.

I understand the XTR models came out in '77. Is it possible the early models didn't have checkering, or is it more likely that the stock has been replaced? If it's the latter, it was done by someone with exceptional skill. I'll post some pics tomorrow.

[Walt]

I have two model 9422s, one in .22lr and the other in .22 mag. They both have beautiful, perfectly executed checkering. The .22lr has a nicely figured walnut stock, the mag has a laminated stock in green and gray. I bought both in the late 80s and the serial number of the mag indicates it was made in 1987.

[RIHMFIRE]

Congrats and enjoy it!

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9422 XTR TRAPPER I believe its a 1978 with checkering....
perfect condition except for the scope....
old eyes

[Oldncrusty]

Yes it is possible. I don't recall for sure how long. IIRC, the first two years of the XTR were not checkered. Congrats! I prefer the uncheckered ones myself.

[Reno1892]

Well, I've learned a lot over the last 24 hours, mostly from other forums. From what I gather, it seems the first year the XTR came out in '78, was the only year it wasn't checkered. So mine was probably made in early '78 as they switched from a steel magazine tube (like mine) to brass also in '78.

I was initially going to mount a scope, but now I'm thinking about a peep sight, but I'd rather not drill and tap the tang. Does anyone know of a peep sight that can be mounted in the receiver dovetail?