It is certainly possible that the term was only marginally warranted in your case.

A "bubba" is a derisive slang term often used to describe an otherwise collectible military arm which has been crudely "sporterized" (converted to a hunting rifle) in a garage, by someone who failed both wood shop AND machine shop. Chopped-off forends, hack-sawed barrels, ugly sights, double, even triple, sets of scope mounting holes, plastic stock inlays, etc. are staples of true bubba-dom.

No offense was intended, but the 1894 has probably lost all collector value. If you want to sell it, browse   (You need to Login to get some ideas on presentation and price. Good pictures are, however, an absolute must!