Offered here is a desirable British Boys anti-tank rifle originally manufactured in 1938 that has been subsequently professionally rebarreled and rechambered for use with .50 BMG ammunition, removing it from the provisions of the NFA. It is known that a number of Boys anti-tank rifles were sold commercially stateside in various mail order catalogs after World War II, with many converted for use with .50 BMG like this one. A Redfield 16x scope has also been subsequently affixed via professionally made mounting brackets drilled and tapped to the left of the receiver. Named for its designer, Captain H. C. Boys, the Boys anti-tank rifle was originally developed in the mid-1930s and was put to use in the early stages of World War II; soon rendered obsolete for its original duty of tank hunting in the European Theater as rapid advancements in tank armor proved effective against the .55 Boys cartridge. That said, the rifle was still put to good service throughout World War II against armored cars, enemy equipment, and snipers in cover too sturdy to punch through with conventional weapons, essentially becoming anti-material rifles decades before the term would be coined. They were used by Finland, who received material support from Allied nations during the Winter War against the Soviet Union, where they were found to be effective against Soviet T-26 tanks, and many saw use by the British in North Africa against the Germans. While this was going on, the Boys rifle also found an audience with the United States Marine Corps. Some of these saw successful use by the U.S. Marines against the Japanese in the Pacific. The tanks and small armored vehicles of the Imperial Japanese Army were less sophisticated when compared with their German counterparts and were ideal prey for the Boys rifle as were any light fortifications they came across. During the Raid on Makin Island, the U.S. Marine Raiders successfully destroyed two Japanese seaplanes carrying reinforcements on the water using a pair of Boys anti-tank rifles from land. BSA logo and "'38" date on top of the receiver, "R.B. M I" and the serial number marked on the left of the receiver, professionally made barrel and aftermarket muzzle brake assembly, left-offset standard blade front sight and adjustable peep rear sight with 300 and 500 yard settings, top-loading detachable five-round box magazine modified with an internal front slot cut to accommodate the longer length of .50 BMG cartridges, Redfield 16x scope, and T-shaped monopod. The receiver is mounted in a shock-absorbing stock assembly with a rear pistol grip and an alloy buttplate with leather shoulder pad with compartment for oil and an oiler brush (absent). Separately includes the standard Mk I pattern circular muzzle brake, a custom fitted wooden rifle transport crate, an original 1937 revision Boys rifle training manual, a March 2006 edition of "American Rifleman" magazine containing the article "Elephant Gun! The Boys Rifle in U.S. Service" by Bruce N. Canfield on pages 46-49, papers, locks, keys, scope lens covers, World War II German D.F. “Doppelfernrohr” (double telescope) 10x80 flak binoculars with a "TYPE G" marked tripod with wooden legs, a custom fitted wood case for the binoculars, and a cleaning rod with green carry case. Note: This item is restricted under various state-level assault weapons bans where 50 BMG caliber is prohibited. Please check your local laws and regulations prior to bidding

Fine as rebarreled to .50 BMG and fitted with a scope, retains 97% original blue finish on the replacement barrel and 85% professionally refinished blue on the receiver, stock assembly, front sight and magazine with areas turning to smooth brown patina, and some filed and filled in lead sections at the front of the modified magazine. Mechanically excellent. Scope is very fine with clear optics. Included custom rifle transport crate is fine, German flak binoculars are also fine with clear but slightly dark optics.