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provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478. Estimate: 12,000 - 17,000
LOT 421
World War II U.S. Property Marked Canadian Inglis Mk I Boys Anti-Tank Rifle with Extra Magazines and Accessories - Serial no. 4T1709, 50 BMG cal., 38 inch round bbl., parkerized/blue finish, metal stock. 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, and many saw use by the British in North Africa against the Germans (the previous British manufactured Mk I examples). But while this was going on, the Boys rifle also found an audience with the United States Marine Corps, and examples such as this one were manufactured by Inglis in Canada on contract with the United States. 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. “U.S. GOVt. PROPERTY”, “R.B. Mk I” and “4T1709/INGLIS/1943” marked on the left of the receiver. The barrel is new construction in 50 caliber, fitted with a Mk I* pattern rectangular flash hider and left-offset blade front sight, with a corresponding offset fixed peep rear sight on the receiver, which takes a top-loading detachable five-round box magazine and is fitted into a shock-absorbing stock assembly
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LOT 420
U.S. Winchester M2 Automatic Carbine,
Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial no.
6586545, 30 Carbine cal., 18 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Manufactured
by Winchester and imported back into the United States by Inter-American. The U.S. M2 was manufactured concurrently with the M1 Carbine, and the very high parts interchangeability would let manufacturers produce receivers with all but the “1” or “2”, and then fit the appropriate parts
and apply the stamp as needed for the day. Blade front and “PI” marked adjustable peep rear sight, with a “W” marked barrel, “C” marked Type III barrel band, round bolt, milled “SA” triggerguard, “HSA” operating rod, “H.I” hammer, “N” flip safety, and an “AN” and “IO” marked pistol grip stock with “IO” four-rivet handguard and a green canvas sling. The I-A marking is present on the underside of the barrel, beneath the operating rod. Magazine absent.
CONDITION: Fine, with 80% of the arsenal refurbished parkerized finish, showing some
edge and cycling wear overall, along with some light handling marks. The stock is very
good as sanded and refinished, with some fading of the markings and mild dents and
scratches. Mechanically excellent. NOTE: This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA),
fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) that is classified as a “Curios or Relic” as defined in
27 CFR, 478.11. These weapons are still subject to the
with a folding bipod, dual pistol grips, hardwood cheekpiece and an alloy buttplate with rubber-covered shoulder pad and a built-in oiler. Included with the lot is a period olive drab green painted metal magazine box with white painted letters “BOX, MAGAZINES/RIFLE,BOYS,Mk I” holding five extra .50 BMG caliber modified magazines and two extra unmodified .55 boys caliber magazines, a canvas receiver cover, and assorted small parts and tools. CONDITION: Very fine as rebarreled to .50 BMG caliber, with 95% plus high polish blue on the barrel, 90% of the arsenal refinished parkerization on the receiver with some mild spotting, and 90% of the black finish on the stock assembly applied over patches of pitting. The grips and stock are in fine order. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000