Enfield stuff (Newark auction results)

[Beerhunter]

I assume that the Boys was live? I often wonder why we don't see many of them. I guess that they all got cut up at some point.

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[Alan de Enfield]

I assume that the Boys was live? I often wonder why we don't see many of them. I guess that they all got cut up at some point.

Catalogue description :- "A .55 cal BOYS ANTI TANK rifle rebarreled to .50 cal. Serial number B5789. Correct sights and muzzle brake. The action marked RB MK1. Walnut cheekpiece, padded butt cushion and butt oil bottle. T shaped Mono-Pod. the lower rails drilled for scope mounts. Grade 2+, barrel 40".

Bought by an RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) for a customer who was prepared to pay more !!!

Who in the UK needs / can justify one of these ?
We have to justify (give good reason to own) any rifle to the Police - "Yes Mr Policeman, I want it in case some rampaging tanks come up our road" - Its bad enough with a 303 & 7.62 unless you only shoot on a range.

[harry mac]

I assume that the Boys was live? I often wonder why we don't see many of them. I guess that they all got cut up at some point.

As far as I'm aware, we don't see many of them because unmodified they (or is it just the ammo?) are section 5. This one was sect 1 by virtue of it having been modified to .50 BMG cal. I know the bloke who purchased this very well. He was acting on behalf of a customer. He had clearance to bid a lot higher, so someone wanted this badly.
Alan, "good reason" for this piece would be membership of the 50 Cal Shooters Assoc, research, or just collecting. I don't think it'd pass as a foxing rifle though.