1943 Inglis BOYS Rifle in .50 BMG

sdmark777 · 05-03-2021, 11:17 PM

After reading the "How and Why Guns Explode" thread, I thought I would share more about my BOYS AT Rifle.

Canadian INGLIS BOYS Mk1 Rifle, later version with flat baffle muzzle break and bipod; US Govt. stamped; converted from caliber .55 BOYS to .50 BMG post war.

As the United States never produced an Anti-Tank Rifle of their own during WWII, the US instead purchased BOYS Anti-Tank Rifles from INGLIS in Canada and deployed them in the Pacific Theater. The famous US Marine Raiders were one of the units outfitted with BOYS AT Rifles and even managed to take out a Japanese sea plane on take off with a BOYS rifle. The BOYS worked against the lightly armored Japanese tanks and vehicles. The USMC Raiders liked them enough to hump them around the jungle for their raids.

I modified a WWII Bren Gun tripod to use with the BOYS rifle (It does not fit on there naturally) and made a transit chest so I could haul it to the desert. It is a blast to shoot! Lots of these were customized for shooters, as back in the day before everyone started making .50 cal. rifles, BOYS were pretty much it. This one has been maintained in its original configuration, less its original .55 caliber. I love my Lugers, but this thing is fun to shoot, collectible and historical.

Enjoy, Mark

sdmark777 · 05-03-2021, 11:17 PM

more pics

spangy · 05-03-2021, 11:54 PM

That looks like a box of fun ... love it

Thank You very much Mark.

Just a suggestion ... these pics would make an awesome Album

gunnertwo · 05-04-2021, 01:46 AM

Cool piece! Thanks for the "Big Bring & Brag".

G2

sdmark777 · 05-04-2021, 04:22 AM

Two well circulated pics of WWII US Marine Raiders firing their BOYS rifles.

hayhugh · 05-04-2021, 06:26 AM

Neat off-set sights..........

sheepherder · 05-04-2021, 08:49 AM

Cool AT gun and beautiful 'transit chest'!

Heinz · 05-04-2021, 08:27 PM

Thanks for posting! Great photos

05-03-2021, 11:17 PM	#1
sdmark777 User Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 288 Thanks: 695 Thanked 672 Times in 174 Posts	1943 Inglis BOYS Rifle in .50 BMG After reading the "How and Why Guns Explode" thread, I thought I would share more about my BOYS AT Rifle. Canadian INGLIS BOYS Mk1 Rifle, later version with flat baffle muzzle break and bipod; US Govt. stamped; converted from caliber .55 BOYS to .50 BMG post war. As the United States never produced an Anti-Tank Rifle of their own during WWII, the US instead purchased BOYS Anti-Tank Rifles from INGLIS in Canada and deployed them in the Pacific Theater. The famous US Marine Raiders were one of the units outfitted with BOYS AT Rifles and even managed to take out a Japanese sea plane on take off with a BOYS rifle. The BOYS worked against the lightly armored Japanese tanks and vehicles. The USMC Raiders liked them enough to hump them around the jungle for their raids. I modified a WWII Bren Gun tripod to use with the BOYS rifle (It does not fit on there naturally) and made a transit chest so I could haul it to the desert. It is a blast to shoot! Lots of these were customized for shooters, as back in the day before everyone started making .50 cal. rifles, BOYS were pretty much it. This one has been maintained in its original configuration, less its original .55 caliber. I love my Lugers, but this thing is fun to shoot, collectible and historical. Enjoy, Mark Attached Thumbnails

05-03-2021, 11:17 PM	#2
sdmark777 User Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 288 Thanks: 695 Thanked 672 Times in 174 Posts	more pics Attached Thumbnails

05-03-2021, 11:54 PM	#3
spangy Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 617 Thanks: 3,065 Thanked 1,057 Times in 429 Posts	That looks like a box of fun ... love it Thank You very much Mark. Just a suggestion ... these pics would make an awesome Album __________________ Whoever said that "money can't buy you happiness" never bought a Luger. WTB - Take Down Lever & Trigger Plate (#90) for an Imperial Artillery.

05-04-2021, 04:22 AM	#5
sdmark777 User Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 288 Thanks: 695 Thanked 672 Times in 174 Posts	Two well circulated pics of WWII US Marine Raiders firing their BOYS rifles. Attached Images

05-04-2021, 08:49 AM	#7
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,183 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,442 Times in 2,330 Posts	Cool AT gun and beautiful 'transit chest'! __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

05-04-2021, 01:46 AM	#4
gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 623 Thanks: 826 Thanked 930 Times in 363 Posts	Cool piece! Thanks for the "Big Bring & Brag". G2

05-04-2021, 06:26 AM	#6
hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 896 Thanks: 857 Thanked 513 Times in 275 Posts	Neat off-set sights..........

05-04-2021, 08:27 PM	#8
Heinz User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 377 Thanked 410 Times in 180 Posts	Thanks for posting! Great photos