EAW pivot mount, Swarovski SR rail, Zastava Mini Mauser

• Repeatable pivot design: The EAW pivot mount is built so the optic can be removed and reattached without changing point of impact, which is valuable when a rifle is used with more than one sighting setup.
• Swarovski SR rail interface: The mount is configured for scopes with the Swarovski SR rail, giving a secure, aligned connection without separate rings and helping keep installation clean and consistent.
• Steel construction: A steel body gives the mount the rigidity and wear resistance needed for long-term use on a hunting rifle, especially where reliable lock-up matters more than minimum weight.
• Rifle-specific fit: This version is made for the Zastava 85 Mini Mauser and Remington 799 pattern, which helps ensure correct geometry between rifle and optic from the start.
• Made in Germany: German manufacture reflects EAW’s long focus on precision mounting systems, with attention to fit, repeatability and durable mechanical function in field use.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are the company’s classic quick-detachable mounting system for common rifles and long guns. EAW states that it brought this pivot-mount design to market more than 50 years ago, and the concept remains relevant because it combines a secure lock-up with the practical ability to remove and reinstall an optic while maintaining the rifle’s zero. For hunters and shooters who alternate between a day scope and a second aiming device, that repeatability is the main advantage.

The series is defined by its front and rear adjustable mount-foot fit, which allows precise fitting to the individual rifle and mount combination. That mechanical approach is central to the series: the mount is not just meant to hold an optic, but to return it to the same position consistently after removal. Within the broader EAW lineup, the pivot series sits as one of the brand’s best-known mounting families, with variants for many rifle platforms and sight configurations. The result is a system valued for repeatable zero, durable construction and the flexibility to use one rifle with more than one optic setup.

About the EAW pivot mount, Swarovski SR rail, Zastava Mini Mauser

This version of the EAW pivot mount is configured for the Swarovski SR rail and matched to the Zastava 85 Mini Mauser platform, also compatible with the Remington 799. It is intended for shooters who want the clean profile of a rail-mounted scope together with the practical advantages of a detachable pivot system. Because the upper interface is made for the SR rail, the scope sits in a purpose-built mounting solution that avoids separate ring halves and supports consistent alignment.

In use, the main benefit of this mount is not simply that it holds the optic securely, but that it supports a rifle setup that can be changed without turning the rifle into a permanent one-optic platform. A pivot mount is especially useful when the same rifle may carry different optics for different conditions, or when the scope needs to be removed for transport, maintenance or access to the rifle’s handling characteristics. The steel construction adds stiffness and long-term durability, which is important in a mount where precise engagement surfaces and repeatable closure determine whether zero is maintained over time.

As a rifle-specific mount for the Mini Mauser action, this model is built around correct fit rather than broad universality. That makes it a strong choice for a hunting rifle where secure attachment, repeatable reinstallation and compatibility with a Swarovski SR rail scope matter more than modularity for many different firearms.

About EAW

EAW traces its origins to 1919, when Ernst Apel founded the company in Würzburg, Germany. The business developed its first riflescope mounts in 1945, and since 1951 mount development and production have been its primary focus. That long specialization is central to EAW’s reputation in the sporting optics market, where the company is known above all for mechanically precise mounting solutions rather than general accessory production.

Today, Ernst Apel GmbH is headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany, following the move of production from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970. EAW’s core expertise includes pivot mounts, slide-on or roll-off mounts, and claw mounts for riflescopes, with more recent expansion into tactical mounting solutions and thermal imaging products. For a product like this one, that background matters because EAW’s identity has long been tied to the fit, repeatability and durability of rifle-specific optic mounts.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Mount series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• Scope / Sight type: Swarovski SR Rail
• Compatibility above: Swarovski SR rail
• Compatibility below: Remington 799, Zastava 85 Mini Mauser

Warranty

EAW provides a 30-year warranty on its mounts and mount parts. For this pivot mount, that long warranty period supports the product’s role as a durable, rifle-specific mounting solution intended for extended field use.