I ran across a Winchester 9422 made about 1990.
Looks like new.
What are these bringing in price?
Thanks!
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Looks like new.
What are these bringing in price?
Thanks!
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Winchester 9422..Worth?
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Is it an “XTR”, or standard 9422? Is it .22lr, or mag? Does it have. box/docs. Those things affect value.
That said, in like-new condition, my guess would be about $1k+ for a standard 9422, maybe a couple hundred more for XTR. That said, Winchesters seem to getting some good money these days.
I’ve got two 9422s, one is LNIB, unfired, the other one is in really nice shape and is a really fun gun to shoot. They’re very nice guns.
That said, in like-new condition, my guess would be about $1k+ for a standard 9422, maybe a couple hundred more for XTR. That said, Winchesters seem to getting some good money these days.
I’ve got two 9422s, one is LNIB, unfired, the other one is in really nice shape and is a really fun gun to shoot. They’re very nice guns.
OP
Just the Plain Jane .22 model, but like new. Less than 100 rounds, original owner.
No box or anything.
A neighbor has it. Thanks.
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No box or anything.
A neighbor has it. Thanks.
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IMO, any nice clean 9422 is worth at least $700. The ones I’ve found priced less than that came home with me! They’re nicely made and shoot well.
I’m a fan of Marlin 39’s, but I’ve still held on to a couple of 9422’s. Here’s my Boy Scout and a 9422M (.22 Magnum).
I’m a fan of Marlin 39’s, but I’ve still held on to a couple of 9422’s. Here’s my Boy Scout and a 9422M (.22 Magnum).
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$600 - $700 bucks would be my realistic value
A certain sadness touches me
in thoughts too deep to share
It's not that these are gone now -
but that I cease to care!
Because I got mine when the getting was good!
John
in thoughts too deep to share
It's not that these are gone now -
but that I cease to care!
Because I got mine when the getting was good!
John
I bought one for under $100 in 1973. About 1979, I sold it. 
I do have Marlin Centennial M39 that I found used at a pawn shop. That one was $100 also, but some fool had decided the scope mount screws were too small. The mount was held on with 1/4"-20 screws. Some day I should have the holes welded up.
I do have Marlin Centennial M39 that I found used at a pawn shop. That one was $100 also, but some fool had decided the scope mount screws were too small. The mount was held on with 1/4"-20 screws.
Some day I should have the holes welded up.
Fishinfool
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About 15 years ago I purchased the 9422M shown, unfired with hang tags but no box for $500.00. Thought it a little salty at the time, but really liked the gun. It has been a favorite during fall turkey, and taken a few coyote and wood chucks as well. For what it's worth, I wouldn't sell it for less than twice what I paid.
Larry
Larry
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OP
I am thinking about picking it up for my grandson. However, I can get a new Henry for about $400.
I know the Winchester should be more collectible, but is it worth more than twice the cost of the Henry?
Any thoughts?
I know the Winchester should be more collectible, but is it worth more than twice the cost of the Henry?
Any thoughts?
USBP SW
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Just my personal opinion but I prefer the construction of the Winchester, steel receiver over the entry level Henry and probably even over the Golden Boy. The Henry is well made and very smooth, like the Winchester but I prefer the materials used in the Winchester and I feel certain that, if you care for and keep it well maintained, the Winchester will hold its value better.
The answer to your question is a resounding YES. The 9422s were arguably the finest-made .22s ever built by Winchester and USRAC. There were no cheap shortcuts on them whatsoever, and they were extremely reliable and accurate. The pride of ownership for you would be enormous. Winchester sought to turn around the bad reputation of their post-1964 guns, and they succeeded wildly. They have always had to be somewhat more expensive for the materials and care in manufacture, but they are worth every penny.
Just one example. If you remove the barrel and receiver group, take out the breechbolt, and tap either of the two sides of the receiver with a piece of wood, it will ring like a tuning fork. It's a flawless piece of machined steel.
John
I have a NIB Boy Scout model that my brother and I gave my dad back in the 80's. When I am gone, I think I am going to give it to the local scout troop where we lived so they can auction it for funds.
jag312
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I have two. One is a standard and the other is a Legacy. I have been thinking about giving one to my cousin Michael, so that he can pass it on to his son. Michael's older sister, my anti-gun cousin, has forbidden me from doing that. Michael has one gun, and according to his older sister, that is one too many. I would like to think that in a few generations, someone in the family will treasure the rifle that their distant cousin gave to their Grandfather Michael.
As described I'd say between $800 and $1000. The lever guns, especially older Winchesters but the Marlins too, have been going up rapidly where I shop. Use to buy them not that many years ago for $500 but not surprised to see them for twice that now if in good shape and more if there's anything special (XTR, 22 WMR, scoped, Legacy) about them. Good luck.
Jeff
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Jeff
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I’ve also got a Golden Boy that I bought used. It had been fired a fair amount and the previous owner only cleaned it with a Boresnake, so the insides were filthy. I disassembled it for a thorough cleaning. While the actions are really smooth and they’re nicely finished, I wasn’t at all impressed with the construction.
The receiver cover and frame are made out of pot metal. I can best describe the mechanism as a funky mousetrap. The Winchester is built much better, but you can’t beat a Marlin 39 for simplicity and ease of takedown.
Even fixed breech .22’s get filthy inside and require proper cleaning. To takedown a Marlin, you put the hammer on half cock, blackout the thumbscrew and pop the two halves apart over your knee. You push the bolt back with your thumb and it comes right out. The firing pin lifts out the top. They made t easy to clean the barrel from the breech end too. You simply press the ejector down with a small tool and give a hold-down screw a quarter turn to keep the ejector from scratching the heck out of your cleaning rod. The internals are all forged parts and retained. Nothing else is as simple or comes close.
Scope mounting is also an issue. I believe you can get a cantilever mount for a Henry, but they’re not drilled and don’t have a grooved receiver. Winchester 9422’s have a grooved receiver, but they’re not drilled. Marlin 39’s from about the 60’s on had drilled receivers and came with a low profile grooved rail. Weaver rails are also available and offer a much more secure mounting method.
I’d much rather have a 9422 than a Golden Boy, but but I probably wouldn’t pay over $800 for a basic model. If you want to give a lifetime .22 lever action to your grandson, hunt down a Marlin 39 from the ‘70’s-80’s. There’s a good reason the design lasted over 100 years!
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May I put my .02 in here? It's been said many times the gun is worth what you are willing to pay for it. Now the real question is, what does your neighbour want for it? Anything even resembling a price less then $1,000.00 seems to be a bargain so go for it if you really want it. I'd agree the Winchester will only increase in value, while the Henry, its anybodies guess.
OP
Thanks for all the informative advise!
I figured the Windchester was a premium firearm.
If I can get it for <$1000 I may take it.
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I figured the Windchester was a premium firearm.
If I can get it for <$1000 I may take it.
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I just today, took possession of this spectacular first year (1972) 9422 from a forum member (thanks Rusty). I paid a very fair price way north of $1000 and couldn’t be happier!
My kids and I will be the first to shoot it outside of the factory, what a thrill. My hopes are that this beautiful rifle will entertain generations to come.
I have a hard time time putting a price on these pieces of art. They’re literally priceless in my mind.
My kids and I will be the first to shoot it outside of the factory, what a thrill. My hopes are that this beautiful rifle will entertain generations to come.
I have a hard time time putting a price on these pieces of art. They’re literally priceless in my mind.
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