Standard Front Pivot Plate for Claw Mount Conversion 22 mm

• Claw Mount Conversion Format: This front pivot plate is made for converting a claw-mount setup to an EAW Pivot Mount, giving older rifles a practical path to a detachable pivot system without changing the handling of the firearm more than necessary.
• 22 mm Front Plate Pattern: The 22 mm format suits specific conversion jobs where a standard front plate is not enough, helping the gunsmith match the existing base dimensions more closely for a secure and repeatable fit.
• Steel Construction: The steel body provides the rigidity needed in a mounting interface, supporting stable scope positioning and long service life under repeated attachment, removal and recoil load.
• Low 4.80 mm Height: With a build height of 4.80 mm, the plate supports a low mounting geometry, which helps preserve a natural cheek weld and keeps the optic closer to the rifle’s bore line.
• Compatible with EAW and Dovetail-Type Pivot Bases: Compatibility with EAW Type Pivot Bases and Dovetail Type Pivot Bases makes this part useful in classic hunting rifle conversions where maintaining a proven pivot-mount layout matters.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are part of the company’s long-established approach to detachable riflescope mounting for sporting and hunting rifles. EAW states that it introduced this pivot-mount concept more than 50 years ago, and the series remains focused on shooters who want an optic that can be removed and reattached without shifting the point of impact. That repeatability is the defining idea behind the system and one of the main reasons pivot mounts remain relevant on traditional hunting rifles.

Within the EAW lineup, the series is intended for common rifles and long guns and is built around a mechanical design that allows precise fitting at both the front and rear mount feet. The adjustable front and rear fits help the mount accommodate the rifle correctly, while the detachable layout also makes it practical to keep a second scope or aiming device ready for a different hunting or shooting task. In the broader EAW range, the pivot-mount family includes both classic versions and lever-operated variants for break-action firearms, but the shared philosophy is the same: a low, durable and repeatable mounting solution for rifles where secure return-to-zero matters.

About the Standard Front Pivot Plate for Claw Mount Conversion 22 mm

The Standard Front Pivot Plate for Claw Mount Conversion 22 mm is a specialised mounting component for rifles that are being converted from a traditional claw-mount arrangement to an EAW pivot-mount system. Rather than serving as a universal base, this part is intended for a specific front mounting interface, which is why its 22 mm format is the key characteristic. In practical terms, that dimension matters because conversion work depends on matching the existing geometry of the firearm as closely as possible before the rest of the pivot-mount assembly can do its job properly.

The plate is made from steel, which is important in a front mounting element because this area absorbs mechanical stress from repeated mounting cycles and recoil. A rigid steel part helps maintain alignment and supports the repeatable engagement expected from a detachable hunting-optics mount. Its 4.80 mm height also contributes to a low overall setup, which is valuable on classic rifles where scope position affects both handling and sight picture.

Because it is compatible with EAW Type Pivot Bases and Dovetail Type Pivot Bases, this front plate fits naturally into conversion projects that aim to preserve the advantages of a traditional rifle while gaining the convenience of a detachable pivot mount. For gunsmithing work on established hunting rifles, that means a cleaner route to using a modern scope setup with the familiar handling and repeatability expected from EAW mounting components.

About EAW

EAW traces its origins to 1919, when Ernst Apel founded the company in Würzburg, Germany. In 1923, he acquired Elektro-Dental-Werke Frankfurt and changed the EDW brand to EAW, meaning Ernst Apel Würzburg. The company produced its first riflescope mounts in 1945, and since 1951 the development and production of riflescope mounts have been its main focus.

Today, EAW is known for German-made mounting systems for sporting and tactical firearms, including pivot mounts, slide-on or roll-off mounts, and claw mounts. The company later moved production from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. In addition to mounts, EAW also offers thermal imaging devices, but its reputation in this category is built above all on precise, repeatable optic-mount engineering for hunting and shooting applications.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• Height BH.: 4.80 mm
• Compatibility: EAW Type Pivot Bases
• Compatibility: Dovetail Type Pivot Bases

Warranty

EAW states a 2-year warranty for this mount component. This gives documented manufacturer coverage for defects in materials and workmanship within the stated warranty period.