October 22-23, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/22/2019
“U.S. PROPERTY” and “INGLIS” “1943” marked with “R.B. MK I” (For Rifle Boys) on left side of receiver. Original later production muzzle and bipod present. Includes one original five round magazine. The Boys Anti-Tank rifles were issued to British, Canadian and US forces in the early years of World War II. 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. Mechanics are crisp. Bore and bolt near excellent. 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. 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 2019-10-54