Not Always Bubba: A Factory Sporter Winchester-Lee Navy Rifle
This video explores the Winchester-Lee Navy Rifle's factory sporter variants, distinguishing them from 'Bubba' jobs. It highlights Winchester's commercial production of approximately 1,700 sporters after a Navy contract, noting specific serial number ranges (10,000-15,000) and factory modifications like the absence of a front sling swivel. The presentation emphasizes the collector value of these factory-produced sporting rifles, which often featured custom options and high-quality wood.









