There were a total of 15,000 of these Winchester/Lee rifle manufactured for the U.S.N, with this rifle being in the second contract issued in 1898 by the Navy for approximately 5,000 rifles. The rifles in this contract were serial numbered from 15,001 to 20,000 and were inspected by Lt. John N. Jordan. The chamber is marked "-U.S.N.- /[anchor]/No19402/-J.N.J.--" and the left side of the receiver is marked with the two line address/patent dates marking. It is equipped with a blade front sight and a ladder rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards. The rear barrel band is marked "U" and has a sling swivel. Smooth full length pistol grip stock with hand guard, buttstock sling swivel stud and buttplate with compartment.

Very fine overall with 90% of the blue finish remaining overall with blue loss on the some areas of the exposed barrel and front barrel band. The stock is very good with nice original finish showing extensive handling marks and pressure dents overall. A fine example of a desirable USN Winchester/Lee military rifle.