World War II Training Cartoon - Boys Anti-tank Rifle

[CENTURIATOR]

Of all the weird WWII training films made, I think this one has to be one of the most unique. A cartoon movie made by the Disney Studios demonstrating the Boys Anti-Tank Rifle (which was basically worthless against WWII tanks of any kind). Have you seen it before?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNQqLeE59s8

 

[singlesix]

The VD Warning films are better

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Not so useless against earlier tanks. Panzers, tigers, yes.

 

[Hkindiana]

Not so useless against earlier tanks. Panzers, tigers, yes.

UM, "panzer" is the German word for "tank" so ALL German tanks ARE "Panzers", even the itty bitty pre-war tanks that the BOYS rifle WAS designed to kill (Panzer 1 & Panzer 2).

 

[churchmouse]

I remember this. At last the 1st part about Hitler.

 

[Thor]

UM, "panzer" is the German word for "tank" so ALL German tanks ARE "Panzers", even the itty bitty pre-war tanks that the BOYS rifle WAS designed to kill (Panzer 1 & Panzer 2).

Pretty sure he meant Panthers.

 

[Thor]

Not so useless against earlier tanks.Panthers , tigers, yes.

Yeah, the film showed it being used against Pzkw 1 or 2 types. Also would have been effective against anything the Japanese fielded during the war. Their tanks were only really effective against Chinese peasants. Against a medium/heavy tank it would have been like using any heavy machine gun...not really the thing you want to do (Hey look! I'm over here!).

It looks like the .50 BMG bolt rifle of the day, would have made a good sniper rifle maybe, lots of anti-materiel uses.

 

[rob63]

The buzzard and horse camouflage was pretty unusual!

Regarding the rifle; any film that begins with the title "Stop That Tank" is going to depict something that I don't want to give a try.

 

[Hawkeye]

Amazing! 1942 training film. 300 yard effective range but 100 is better! Sights calibrated for 300 and 500 yards, but we don’t use 500 any more.

Ok against Pz1, 2, and maybe 3. Also against armored cars and half tracks but they didn’t discuss use against light vehicles.

Sighting was pretty rudimentary. All up weight was 40#. I’d wasn’t my Bren Carrier to move me around and a Bren or two doing suppressive fire to keep the AFV buttoned up!


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[Thor]

And don't take that Bren Gun Carrier into any battle with actual tanks!

 

[Thor]

Regarding the rifle; any film that begins with the title "Stop That Tank" is going to depict something that I don't want to give a try.

Yeah...a better tank or A10 is called for...

 

[Hawkeye]

And don't take that Bren Gun Carrier into any battle with actual tanks!

Taxi to the battlefield...


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[shootersix]

I got an email with an interesting gun for sale

https://www.proxibid.com/Firearms-M...ti-Tank-Rifle-W-Nikon/lotInformation/44216313

just in case anybody wants a boys rifle

 

[Hawkeye]

I got an email with an interesting gun for sale

https://www.proxibid.com/Firearms-M...ti-Tank-Rifle-W-Nikon/lotInformation/44216313

just in case anybody wants a boys rifle

Not in the market, but looks interesting for anyone looking for a .50 BMG rifle! When you said a Boys, I was thinking the .55 caliber original cartridge for it. That would be a killer! But if it’s already converted, well, maybe.


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[indy1919a4]

There are so many questions to be axed about this, Is it Single shot???, How is it loaded???.. have the magazines been modified??? Those conversions are fun but by their nature there are no rules.. Would not like to purchase a converted gun like that with out a walk through from the converter or owner...

 

[Hawkeye]

There are so many questions to be axed about this, Is it Single shot???, How is it loaded???.. have the magazines been modified??? Those conversions are fun but by their nature there are no rules.. Would not like to purchase a converted gun like that with out a walk through from the converter or owner...

You didn’t read the auction Info very closely, did you?


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[indy1919a4]

You didn’t read the auction INGO very closely, did you?


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Am I missing that info in the listing, I do not see it...?? perhaps you can show me??

 

[Hawkeye]

Am I missing that info in the listing, I do not see it...??

Dig a little deeper. Read the description.


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[Hawkeye]

Am I missing that info in the listing, I do not see it...??

By the way, autocorrect got me. It was “info” not “INGO”!


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[indy1919a4]

Dig a little deeper. Read the description.


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Sorry its still not there.... Perhaps you can show me...??