EAW pivot mount, S&B Convex rail, Marlin 455

• Pivot quick-detach design: The mount lets a riflescope be removed and reattached without changing the point of impact, which is useful when switching between optics or transporting the rifle more compactly.
• S&B Convex rail interface: Built for scopes with the S&B Convex Rail, this version provides a secure rail-based connection without separate rings, helping maintain alignment and a clean overall setup.
• Steel construction: The steel body gives the mount the rigidity and wear resistance needed for repeated attachment cycles and long-term use on a hunting rifle.
• Rifle-specific fit for Marlin 455: Designed for the Marlin 455, the mount matches the action geometry correctly, which supports stable positioning and dependable return-to-zero performance.
• Adjustable front and rear mount-foot fit: The pivot-mount system uses adjustable engagement at both ends, allowing precise fitting and consistent lock-up in practical field use.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are the traditional quick-detach mounting line from EAW, developed for hunters and shooters who want to remove and reinstall an optic while keeping the rifle’s zero unchanged. EAW states that it introduced this pivot-mount concept more than 50 years ago, and the design remains one of the company’s defining mount systems. In practical terms, the series suits common rifles and long guns where a detachable optic is useful for transport, maintenance, switching to a second scope, or changing to another aiming device.

A key characteristic of the series is its adjustable front and rear mount-foot fit, which allows the mount to be set up precisely for secure engagement and repeatable positioning. Across the range, EAW offers different upper interfaces to match common scope tubes and rails, so the same pivot principle can be adapted to different optic formats. The design philosophy is mechanical rather than decorative: solid materials, close tolerances, and a locking system intended to give reliable return-to-zero performance over repeated use. For hunting rifles in particular, that makes the series a practical choice where fast optic removal and dependable reattachment matter.

About the EAW pivot mount, S&B Convex rail, Marlin 455

This EAW pivot mount is a rifle-specific mounting solution for the Marlin 455, configured with an upper interface for the S&B Convex Rail. That combination makes it especially relevant for shooters using a Schmidt & Bender rail-equipped scope and wanting the advantages of a detachable hunting optics setup without relying on separate scope rings. A rail-based top interface helps keep the installation compact and mechanically consistent, while also simplifying scope positioning on the mount.

The main practical strength of this model is the way the pivot system combines quick removal with repeatable reattachment. On a rifle used in changing conditions, that can matter when the optic needs to come off for transport, storage, servicing, or replacement with another sighting solution. Because this version is built specifically around the Marlin 455 platform, the geometry is matched to the rifle rather than adapted as a universal compromise, which supports stable fit and predictable alignment.

Steel construction further suits the mount to long-term field use. Steel resists wear at the contact points and helps the locking surfaces stay consistent over many attachment cycles. As part of the EAW Pivot Mount family, this model also benefits from the system’s adjustable front and rear fit, allowing careful setup for secure lock-up. The result is a traditional detachable mount for a classic rifle-and-scope combination where reliability matters more than unnecessary complexity.

About EAW

EAW traces its origins to 1919, when Ernst Apel founded the company in Würzburg, Germany. The business later expanded through the acquisition of Elektro-Dental-Werke Frankfurt in 1923, after which the EAW name came to mean Ernst Apel Würzburg. The company developed its first riflescope mounts in 1945, and since 1951 mount development and production have been its main focus.

Today, Ernst Apel GmbH is headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany, following a production move from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970. EAW is known for building pivot, slide-on or roll-off, and claw mounts for riflescopes, with its product range centered on precise mechanical mounting solutions for hunting and shooting applications. In addition to mounts, the company also offers thermal imaging devices, but its reputation in this category rests on long experience with repeatable quick-detach scope mounting systems.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Mount series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• Scope / Sight type: S&B Convex Rail
• Compatibility above: S&B Convex Rail
• Compatibility below: FN Browning Mauser, Herters XK3, Herters Zastava J9, Heym SR 20, Husqvarna 5000, Interarms Mark X, J.C. Higgins Model 51, Kettner Luger L04, Kettner Luger L99, Marlin 455, Mauser M12 (pre-2019), Mauser M98 Standard, Mauser 2000, Mauser 3000, Mauser 98 Action (Without Bulb), Musgrave K98, Parker Hale Safari 1200, Remington 798, Santa Barbara Mauser, Voere 2155, Voere 2165, Zastava M70 Bolt action

Warranty

EAW covers this mount with a 30-year warranty. That long warranty period suits a steel quick-detach mount intended for extended service life and repeated use.