EAW Front Pivot Base for Sauer 101

• Detachable pivot design: The front pivot base forms part of EAW’s classic pivot-mount system, allowing the optic to be removed and reattached without giving up the repeatability that matters on a hunting rifle.
• Steel construction: A steel base provides the rigidity and wear resistance needed at the mounting interface, helping the system stay stable under recoil and repeated use.
• Model-specific fit: Built for the Sauer 101, this front base gives the correct foundation for a clean, properly aligned installation within the EAW pivot-mount system.
• Part of an adjustable system: In the EAW Pivot Mounts family, the front and rear mount-foot fits are adjustable, which helps the installer fine-tune the setup for secure engagement and consistent return to zero.
• Made in Germany: German manufacture reflects EAW’s long specialization in riflescope mounts, with an emphasis on precise machining and dependable mechanical function in the field.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are one of the company’s best-known hunting optics mounting systems and have been part of the EAW range for more than 50 years. The series is built for common rifles and long guns, with the central idea of combining a secure mechanical lock-up with the ability to remove and reinstall an optic without shifting the rifle’s point of impact. That makes the system especially useful for hunters who alternate between a daytime riflescope and a second aiming device.

A defining characteristic of the series is its adjustable front and rear mount-foot fit, which supports careful installation and repeatable engagement. EAW also describes the pivot design as tension-free in use, an important detail for maintaining consistency when an optic is detached and mounted again. Within the wider family, EAW offers variants for different firearm types, including a lever-operated version for break-action firearms. Across the range, the design philosophy stays the same: a durable steel-based mounting solution that prioritizes repeat precision, practical detachability and compatibility with many established rifle platforms.

About the EAW Front Pivot Base for Sauer 101

The EAW Front Pivot Base for Sauer 101 is the forward mounting element used in an EAW pivot-mount setup for this rifle platform. Its role is straightforward but important: it creates the front engagement point that allows the scope mount to pivot into place and lock up consistently with the matching rear component. On a hunting rifle such as the Sauer 101, that matters because the mount must do more than simply hold an optic. It must also preserve alignment through recoil, transport and repeated removal.

Its steel construction is well suited to that job. Steel gives the base the strength and surface durability needed at a high-stress contact point, particularly in a detachable mount where the same interfaces are used again and again. In practical terms, this helps the system resist wear and maintain a stable fit over time.

Because this is a model-specific front base, it is intended to integrate correctly with the Sauer 101 action and with the corresponding EAW mount components above it. As part of the broader EAW pivot concept, it supports a setup that can be removed for transport, cleaning or a change of optic and then reattached with the repeatability expected from a quality hunting optics mount. For shooters building a traditional detachable riflescope installation, this front base provides the essential starting point.

About EAW

EAW was founded by Ernst Apel in Würzburg, Germany, in 1919. The company entered the riflescope-mount field 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 and hunting optics market, where the brand is known for mechanically precise mounting solutions rather than general firearms accessories.

Today, Ernst Apel GmbH is headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany, following the earlier move of production from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970. The company’s core expertise includes pivot mounts, slide-on or roll-off mounts, and claw mounts for riflescopes, with additional products such as thermal imaging devices and newer tactical mounting solutions. For products like this front pivot base, EAW’s history is especially relevant because the company has spent decades refining detachable mount systems for repeatable field use.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Product type: Front pivot base
• Rifle compatibility: Sauer 101
• Material: Steel
• Made in: Germany

Warranty

30 years. EAW states a 30-year warranty for its mounts and mount parts, reflecting the company’s long-term focus on durable, precision-made mounting systems.