Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield · Sniper-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1937
| Weight (empty) | 16330 g (576.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1613 mm (63.50") |
| Barrel Length | 910 mm (35.83") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 747 m/s (2451 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 16740 J (12347 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 460 m (503 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: .55 Boys
The Boys Anti-Tank Rifle is a British bolt-action anti-tank weapon chambered in the proprietary .55 Boys (13.9x99mmB) belted cartridge, designed at the Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield, and adopted by the British Army in 1937. Named after Captain Henry C. Boys, the weapon's chief designer who died shortly before its adoption, it featured a distinctive T-shaped bipod, a circular muzzle brake, and a heavily padded buttstock with recoil-absorbing mechanism to manage the punishing recoil. At 16.3 k...
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Designer: Captain Henry C. Boys