Hi there,

I have an 1892 made in 1913. The finish is a little worse for wear after 95 years and I was looking at getting it re-finished.

What would the original finish have been? The metal is grey in colour, but would it have originally been blued?

Any suggestions or info about getting it re-finished would be gratefully recieved

Kyle

If you refinish your 92 it will lower any colectable value,
If you want a nice new shiny one get a puma.
Origional 92s are getting prety scace.
What chambering is yours in. Is it a rifle or a saddle ring carbine.
...tj3006

It is 44-40

It has a ring, how do I tell if it is the rifle or carbine? What length would the carbine be?

I have a '92 made in 1906 (38-40)and its in rough shape also. Mine has no collector value because somewhere along the line somebody cut the buttstock and installed a old red recoil pad. I do love to shoot it though!!
So, if yours is in the same condition...refinishing is up to you.
I wouldn't mine having mine done up with new wood and case coloring.
Maybe after my next deployment I'll send it to Turnbull for some TLC...till then, I'll keep shooting it!!

Sounds like you have a a saddle ring carbine.
I recomend you go to the cabella's gun library and see what they are going for.
Prety well used ones go for 1800.00
. Its been years since I,ve seen one for less then 1200 in any condition.
The 44/40 is the most sought after caliber in the 92. Most were rechamberd to 44 mag years ago. AND saddle ring carbines are rather rare.
Not knowing the condition of you rifle , I can say it will almost certainly reduce the value if you you perminatly alter it in any.
I will PM you with my phone number, and feel free to call, I love old winchesters.
...tj3006