EAW Pivot Mount, 26 mm, Steyr Mannlicher M72 M

• Detachable pivot design: The mount lets a riflescope be removed and reattached with repeatable positioning, which is useful when switching between optics or transporting the rifle without giving up a consistent zero.
• 26 mm ring interface: Built for classic 26 mm scope tubes, this version suits traditional hunting optics and keeps the installation matched to older European rifles and scope formats.
• Steel construction: A steel build gives the mount the rigidity and wear resistance needed for long-term use, helping the scope stay securely seated under repeated recoil and regular handling.
• Dedicated Steyr Mannlicher fit: This model is made for the Steyr Mannlicher M72 M platform and related actions, which simplifies correct fitment and preserves the low, clean profile expected from a rifle-specific mount.
• 0 MOA alignment: With no built-in inclination, the mount keeps the optic in a neutral position that suits general hunting and sporting use where a straightforward sight-in is preferred.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are the company’s long-established quick-detachable mounting system for sporting rifles and other common long guns. EAW states that it introduced the design more than 50 years ago, and the concept remains focused on one practical goal: allowing a scope to be removed and reattached without changing point of impact. That makes the series especially relevant for hunters who alternate between day optics, a second scope, or another aiming device depending on season, terrain, or light conditions.

A defining feature of the series is its adjustable front and rear mount-foot fit, which helps the mount interface precisely with the rifle. Across the range, EAW also offers versions for different scope tube diameters and top interfaces, so the system covers both traditional scope bodies and more modern optic formats. The design philosophy is mechanical rather than modular for its own sake: a secure lock-up, repeatable seating, and rifle-specific geometry that keeps the optic positioned neatly over the action. Within EAW’s lineup, the pivot mount remains one of the brand’s core solutions for users who want a detachable mount with a classic appearance and dependable return-to-zero behavior.

About the EAW Pivot Mount, 26 mm, Steyr Mannlicher M72 M

The EAW Pivot Mount, 26 mm, Steyr Mannlicher M72 M is a rifle-specific detachable mount intended for shooters using a 26 mm scope tube on the Steyr Mannlicher M72 M action family. Its main advantage is not simply that it holds an optic, but that it does so in a format that supports repeatable removal and reinstallation. For a hunting rifle, that matters when the scope needs to come off for storage, travel, maintenance, or replacement with another sighting setup while keeping the rifle’s established zero relationship as consistent as the system is designed to provide.

The use of steel construction gives this mount the stiffness and long-term durability expected from a traditional European pivot system. Steel also suits the close mechanical fit required in a detachable mount, where locking surfaces and bearing points are subject to repeated engagement over time. The 0 MOA inclination keeps the optic in a neutral mounting position, which is appropriate for general-purpose hunting and sporting rifles rather than specialized long-range elevation setups.

This version is configured for the Steyr Mannlicher M72 M and related compatible rifles, so the geometry is tailored to the action rather than adapted through a universal base. That dedicated fit helps maintain a tidy, low-profile installation and supports reliable alignment between rifle and scope. For owners of classic 1 inch optics, the stated compatibility with 25.4 mm (1 inch) scopes adds useful flexibility when selecting traditional hunting glass.

About EAW

EAW traces its origins to 1919, when Ernst Apel founded the company in Würzburg, Germany. The brand name came into use after Ernst Apel acquired Elektro-Dental-Werke Frankfurt in 1923 and changed the EDW name to EAW, meaning Ernst Apel Würzburg. The company developed and produced its first riflescope mounts in 1945, and since 1951 mount development and production have been its primary focus.

Today, EAW is known for making pivot, slide-on or roll-off, and claw mounts for riflescopes, alongside related products such as thermal imaging cameras. Its reputation in the sporting optics field is closely tied to precise, rifle-specific mounting solutions made in Germany. Production moved from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. For shooters looking at traditional detachable scope mounts, EAW remains a specialist brand with deep experience in this category.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Mount type: Pivot mount
• Scope / sight type: 26 mm
• Compatible scope tube: 25.4 mm (1 inch)
• Compatible rifle: Steyr M 72 M
• Additional rifle compatibility: Grünig + Elmiger Match Target, Steyr M 72 S, Steyr M 72 L, Steyr Mannlicher Luxus L, Steyr Mannlicher Luxus M, Steyr Mannlicher Luxus S, Steyr Mannlicher Jagdmatch L (B=100.2), Steyr Mannlicher Jagdmatch L (B=104.7), Steyr Mannlicher Jagdmatch SL (B=100.2), Steyr Mannlicher Jagdmatch SL (B=104.7), Steyr Mannlicher Model M, Steyr Mannlicher Model S (B=100.2), Steyr Mannlicher Model S (B=104.7)
• Material: Steel
• Inclination: 0 MOA
• Windage adjustable: No
• Color: Black

Warranty

EAW provides a 30-year warranty on its mounts and mount parts. For this pivot mount, that long coverage period reflects the brand’s focus on durable materials, precise fit, and long-term mechanical reliability.