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.
With the serial number that you have provided,your Winchester model 9422 was made in the year 1976.
Your serial number indicates that your Winchester model 9422 was made in the year 1996.
To determine the manufacture date of a Winchester Model 490 based on its serial number, you would need to reference a specific Winchester serial number chart or database, as the company used different serial number ranges for different production years. Generally, Winchester firearms can be dated by their serial numbers, but the exact date may vary. If you have a serial number, you can contact Winchester customer service or consult a firearms expert for precise information.