Winchester Model 9422 & Model 9417 Rimfire Lever Action Rifle Owner's
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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 & We sincerely hope that you are pleased with your new Winchester Model 9422 or Model 9417 rifle. We at U.S. Model 9417 Lever Action Rifle Repeating Arms Company thank you for the privilege of crafting this rifle for you. We are especially proud of the U. S. Repeating Arms Company, Inc. many years of enjoyment it is certain to provide for you and your family. The Model 9422 and Model 9417 are 275 Winchester Avenue rifles in an over 130 year old tradition of producing New Haven, CT, U.S.A. 06511-1970 quality firearms for the World’s sportsmen. Quality of Winchester trademarks licensed from Olin Corporation. manufacture, design, craftsmanship and function are of utmost concern to us. We believe you’ll find that your new Model 9422 or Model 9417 meets the Winchester Use the space below to record information about your tradition of quality in every way. If you have any new Model 9422 or 9417 rifle. questions or comments regarding your new firearm, Model/Caliber __________________________________ please feel free to write us at our administrative offices: Serial Number __________________________________ Customer Service Department Purchased From _________________________________ U.S. Repeating Arms Company, Inc. 275 Winchester Avenue Date of Purchase ________________________________ Morgan, Utah 84050-9333 PRINTED IN U.S.A. AO0210/02228 Phone: 1-800-945-5237 2 02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 3 Contents Page MODEL 9422 AND 9417 Gun safety warnings . .4 Over 25 years ago Winchester set out to create a new 22 Features . .6 caliber rifle. They wanted it to be a quick handling, easy- General description . .8 to-use design with traditional craftsmanship and a large dose of 19th century nostalgia. The rest is history with Terminology and descriptions . .8 the Model 9422 being acclaimed as the premier lever Serial number . .9 action rimfire rifle. History has also been revised with the Ammunition . .10 introduction of the Model 9417 — chambered in 17 HMR. Full disassembly/takedown . .11 Importantly, your new Model 9422 or Model 9417 was Operating instructions . .13 made by U.S. Repeating Arms Company in New Haven, Connecticut in one of the world’s most modern firearms How to load . .15 factories. The most current computer design and machining How to operate . .16 equipment was used. It is the the product of the world’s To unload the magazine and chamber . .17 most highly trained, highly skilled firearms craftsmen and Sight adjustments . .17 women. Today’s Model 9422 and Model 9417 have a level of quality and precision that was not possible just a few Mounting a scope . .20 years ago. Using the hammer extension . .20 This manual covers all current (2003) versions of the Cleaning and maintenance suggestions . .22 Model 9422 and Model 9417 rifle. Likely, you have one of Ordering parts . .24 two basic versions of the Model 9422: the version that Service or repair . 25 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. 3 02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 4 bumped, or jarred with a chambered round might GUN SAFETY WARNINGS accidentally discharge even with the safety on, causing serious injury to you or someone else. When a round is IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THESE OPERATING chambered keep the safety on until you are ready to shoot. INSTRUCTIONS BE THOROUGHLY STUDIED 2. Do not rely on the safety (half-cock position) to BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM TO ASSURE prevent accidental discharge. Many safeties merely block PROPER AND SAFE GUN HANDLING. FAILURE the trigger and prevent firing by pulling the trigger. The TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR safety may not prevent an accidental discharge due to FAILURE TO OBEY ANY SAFETY WARNING dropping, jarring, or bumping a gun. MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO YOURSELF OR 3. Use only ammunition for which the gun is chambered OTHERS, OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR GUN. as indicated on the barrel, to prevent excessive pressure As a gun owner, you accept a set of demanding responsi- and possible serious personal injury. bilities. How seriously you take these responsibilities can 4. Incorrectly reloaded ammunition can cause serious be the difference between life and death. There is no personal injury and damage to the firearm due to excessive excuse for careless or abusive handling of any firearm. pressure. Reload only after proper instruction and in strict At all times handle your rifle and any other firearm with compliance with instruction and data contained in intense respect for its power and potential danger. current reloading manuals. PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL 5. Never point a gun at anything you do not intend to OF THE CAUTIONS, PROPER HANDLING shoot. Always keep it pointed in a safe direction in case PROCEDURES AND INSTRUCTIONS of accidental discharge. OUTLINED IN THIS BOOKLET BEFORE 6. Always check to ensure that the barrel is free of USING YOUR NEW FIREARM. obstructions before loading and using the gun. If you 1. Do not carry a loaded gun with a live round in the experience light recoil or off sound, check the barrel chamber while walking, running, climbing a tree, crossing for an obstruction. a fence or anywhere you might slip or fall, drop the gun or otherwise bump or jar the gun. A gun that is dropped, 4 02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 5 7. Before firing, clean any grease or oil out of barrel with 14. Never alter any parts of your gun. Any alterations or cleaning rod and patch. Grease or heavy accumulation of adjustments that may become necessary to the operating oil can cause excessive pressure and result in serious mechanism should be performed by a qualified gunsmith. personal injury. 15. Hunting from elevated surfaces such as tree stands is 8. Keep barrel, chamber and action free of rust. Rust in dangerous. Doing so may increase the risk of handling any the barrel and chamber can cause excessive pressures firearm. Always make certain that the stand being used is resulting in serious injury. A rusted, pitted or eroded safe, sturdy and stable. Always make certain your firearm barrel should be replaced. is unloaded when it is being taken up and down from the 9. Use hearing protection to prevent ear damage from stand. Always make certain that your firearm is not repeated exposure to gunfire. dropped from the stand or dropped while it is being taken up or down from the stand. 10. Always use proper shooting glasses to prevent eye injury from flying particles. 16. Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in 11. Never carry a loaded gun in a motor vehicle or carry exposure to lead and other substances known to cause one into a dwelling. Always carefully unload the gun birth defects, reproductive harm and other serious before entering a motor vehicle, a dwelling or an area physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. such as a camp. Always point a gun in a safe direction Wash hands thoroughly after exposure. while loading or unloading to prevent serious injury in case of an accidental discharge. Never load in the house or in your vehicle. 12. Never shoot at a hard, flat surface or at the surface of water to avoid a ricochet and possible serious personal injury to yourself or a bystander. 13. Store your gun in a clean dry place out of reach of children and separated from stored ammunition. 5 02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 6 MODEL 9422 & MODEL 9417 FEATURES The receiver top is grooved to easily accept rimfire-type scope bases. You can be proud of the Model 9422 & Model 9417 in A hammer extension is provided with When your Model 9422 or Model every way. These rifles possess classic lever action your Model 9422 or Model 9417. This 9417 is taken down, the scope stays styling like no other 22 or 17 caliber rifle you can makes cocking the hammer conve- attached to the barrel half to own. No other rifle has a feel and function that so nient, even when using a scope. closely emulates the famous Winchester lever actions preserve accuracy. of the last century. The speed of handling combined with top rimfire accuracy make these rifles the best Conventional lever action design choice — whether you are looking for a great plinking with three-position hammer. rifle or doing some serious small game hunting. Unlike some rifles made today, the Model 9422 and Model 9417 come with no compromises. You feel the precision and craftsmanship in the smoothness of the action as you work the lever. Whether yours has a walnut or other type of stock you'll enjoy the classic styling of All-steel receiver and steel the stock and forearm. components. Every component of the internal firing mechanism is of durable metal. 6 02-228-WFA_M9417/22 OM 7/16/03 1:58 PM Page 7 Sights are made to handle rough conditions.