A Rare Australian Swing Mark 3 7.62x51mm Bolt-Action Competition Target Rifle in good condition with a bright and defined bore but needs light cleaning. The action appears to function properly with moderate wear to the original finish. The Swing rifle was a design developed by a number of target shooting enthusiasts who came together in 1970 at Bisley. The design's primary instigators were George Swenson and Laurie Ingram. At the time target rifle competition in the UK was dominated by designs based on military actions such as those of the Lee–Enfield and Mauser 1898.Swenson and Ingram's aim was to develop a design that incorporated the best in target rifle design but maintained adherence to the requirement of the British National Rifle Association that rifles should be of a ‘conventional design and safe’ and be within the size and weight constraints. A single shot, bolt action, target rifle in 7.62×51mm caliber. Swing Mk4 Bolt Head showing four large lugs A bolt having four locking lugs derived from the Schultz & Larsen Model 54J of 1953 and 62M of 1961 imposed by competition rules. A single shot, bolt action, target rifle in 7.62×51mm caliber. The Mark 3 features Investment cast body, stainless steel bull barrel, precision sights, with integrated recoil lugs guided full travel length by corresponding slot rails in the body; bolt lug diameter increased to improve guidance in body rails and London proof marks and Australian match stickers.