No way of answering this question unless you include the model of winchester,along with the serial number.
To date a Winchester you must include the model number and the serial number.I can date your Winchester for you,if you include your info.
I would have to have the model number along with the serial number to correctly date your winchester.
by the serial number........................
By the serial number.
By the serial number
The serial number.
No way to answer without the serial number.
Need the serial number to answer.
No serial number provided = no way to answer.
Your serial number indicates that your Winchester model 9422 was made in the year 1996.
With the serial number that you have provided,your Winchester model 9422 was made in the year 1976.
There is no way of knowing unless you include the model number of your winchester along with the serial number so that A answer can found.