October 30 - November 2, 2018 Firearms, Militaria, & Sporting
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2018
“U.S. PROPERTY” and “INGLIS” “1943” marked with “R.B. MK I” (For Rifle Boys” on left side of receiver. Visible numbers matching on barrel, bolt, and receiver. Bipod is numbered 2562. Original later production muzzle and bipod present. Includes one original 5 round magazine. The Boys Anti-tank rifles were issued to British, Canadian and U.S. forces in the early years of World War 2. They were effective against lightly armored vehicles. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original smooth dull blue finish with preservative grease over some brown patina, with bolt near excellent in the white with brown preservative grease. Bore and bolt in condition for this to potentially be and unfired specimen. Wood cheek rest near excellent with a couple light handling marks. Both handgrips appear extremely fine with only a couple dings to the bottom of the pistol grip with otherwise light handling marks. The aluminum hardware of the pistol grip and buttplate assembly are as they are supposed to appear. Rubber recoil pad remains supple and serviceable. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS A “DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE”. JWK 18-78