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Boys Anti-Tank Rifle Mark I – Original British WWII Training Manual with Rare Folding Colour Mechanism Chart, 1943 - Original British World War II instructional manual devoted to the Boys Anti-Tank Rifle Mark I, published by Gale & Polden Ltd., Aldershot, in 1943. The booklet was produced as a training and reference guide for military personnel and forms part of the well-known wartime Gale & Polden series of technical military publications.   The manual contains numerous photographic illustrations, technical diagrams, specifications, maintenance information, and training material. Particularly desirable is the presence of the large folding colour mechanism chart housed in the rear pocket, illustrating the internal construction and operating components of the rifle. This chart is frequently missing from surviving copies.   The Boys Anti-Tank Rifle was one of Britain’s principal infantry anti-armour weapons during the early years of World War II and remains an iconic piece of Allied military history.   A scarce and highly collectible wartime publication, appealing to collectors of militaria, military manuals, British Army training literature, and World War II ephemera. Details: * Title: Boys Anti-Tank Rifle Mark I * Publisher: Gale & Polden Ltd. * Place of publication: Aldershot, England * Year: 1943 * 32 pages * Original softcover edition * Illustrated throughout with photographs and diagrams * Complete with folding colour mechanism chart in rear pocket * English language Condition: Very good condition for its age. Light handling and age wear. Folding colour chart present and complete.