Named for its designer, Captain Boys, the Boys Rifle was developed in the mid-1930s and was soon rendered obsolete for its original duty of tank hunting in the European Theater as developments in German armor left the proprietary 55 Boys cartridge behind. That said, the rifle was still put to good service through World War II, most famously by the Finns against the Soviets. But while this was going on, the Boys also found an audience with the United States Marine Corps. Facing off against the Japanese in the Pacific, the tanks of the Imperial Army were less sophisticated then their Nazi counterparts and were ideal prey for the Boys Rifle as were any light fortifications they came across. This example was made in Canada by Inglis and bears the Inglis mark, "U.S. PROPERTY", and "1943" on the left side of the receiver, the later pattern rectangular flash hider and a left-offset blade front and fixed peep rear sight to clear the top-loading magazine. The receiver is mounted in a shock-absorbing stock assembly with a rear pistol grip and an alloy buttplate with rubber shoulder pad and a built-in oiler. Included with the rifle is a steel bipod assembly, a metal magazine case with eight extra magazines, a custom transport case and a boxed Leupold & Stevens Ultra M1A 16x scope (mounts not included).

Very fine with 85% plus of the original blue finish showing some light handling marks and a few areas of brown patina overall. Mild wear and handling marks are present on the stock assembly. Mechanically excellent. NOTE: This rifle chambers a round greater than 50 caliber and is registered with the BATFE as a Destructive Device. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to understand and comply with all relevant rules and regulations, both on a federal level and any particular to their place of residence.