September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/5/2023
Designed by Captain Henry C. Boys, the Boys Anti-Tank Rifle saw significant use during the onset of World War II, as well as with Finland during the Winter War against light armored fighting vehicles but was quickly rendered obsolete due to advancements in armor and design, and was phased out of frontline service in favor of the PIAT launcher. This example is stamped “U.S. GOVT. PROPERTY R.B.Mk I” followed by the serial number above “INGLIS/ 1943”. Metal components are blued. This example includes a box of ammunition, 5 spare magazines, a spare cheek rest, and an original manual. CONDITION: Excellent, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their blued finish exhibiting some minor wear and some superficial marks from storage and handling overall. Very bright bore, exhibiting some firing residue and strong, well-defined rifling. 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”, AND ALSO CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.Accessories
Ammunition, 5 Spare magazines, Spare cheek rest
FFL Status
Destructive Device