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The Boys anti-tank rifle (officially Rifle, Anti-Tank, .55in, Boys, and sometimes incorrectly spelled "Boyes") is a British anti-tank rifle used during the Second World War. It was often nicknamed the " elephant gun " by its users due to its size and large 0.55 in (14 mm) bore.
24 Ιουλ 2018 · The Boys Anti-Tank Rifle was part of Britain’s interwar development of weapons designed to take on tanks. While the artillery got the 2 pounder , a cheaper, lighter alternative was needed for the Infantry to help deal with tanks and other armored vehicles.
The .55 Boys (13.9×99mmB in metric) is an anti-tank cartridge used by the United Kingdom during World War II. It was designed for use with the Boys anti-tank rifle.
Armed with Bren guns and Boys antitank rifles, a squadron of Humber Mk III light armored cars of the British 29th Reconnaissance Squadron engage in a field exercise at Shanklin on the Isle of Wight in March 1942.
The .55 caliber Boys rifle was fitted with a M2 barrel and tested with varied results (mainly due to ammunition). These rifles were used against the Chinese throughout the war with decent results at ranges up to 1100 yards.
The head of the design team, Capt Henry Boys, Assistant Superintendent of Design at the Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield drew inspiration from a Polish design, and redesigned the round to provide greater penetration (23.2mm at 100 yards) utilising a .55 calibre.
The Boys anti-tank rifle (officially Rifle, Anti-Tank, .55in, Boys, and sometimes incorrectly spelled "Boyes") was a British anti-tank rifle used during the Second World War. It was often nicknamed the " elephant gun " by its users due to its size and large 0.55 in (14 mm) bore.
