EAW pivot mount, 26 mm, Browning Mauser

• Repeatable return to zero: The pivot design lets the scope be removed and reattached without changing the point of impact, which is useful when switching between optics or returning the rifle to open-sight use.
• 26 mm ring interface: Built for classic 26 mm scope tubes, this version gives older European-style hunting optics a secure steel mounting solution matched to the rifle.
• Adjustable foot fit: The front and rear mount-foot fits are adjustable, helping the mount seat precisely on the action for stable alignment and dependable repeatability.
• Steel construction: A steel build adds rigidity and wear resistance at the locking surfaces, which matters on rifles that are carried often and expected to hold zero over years of use.
• Rifle-specific lower assembly: This mount is configured for the Browning Mauser pattern and related actions, giving a tailored fit instead of a generic one-piece compromise.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are one of the company’s best-known hunting mount systems and remain a core part of the lineup for common rifles and long guns. EAW developed and launched this pivot design more than 50 years ago, and the concept still appeals to shooters who want a traditional, low-profile mounting solution with dependable repeatability. The key idea is practical: the scope can be removed and reattached without changing the point of impact, which makes the system well suited to rifles that may alternate between a daytime scope, a second aiming device, or open sights.

The series is defined by its mechanical fit and adaptability rather than unnecessary complexity. Adjustable front and rear mount-foot fits allow careful installation to the individual rifle, while the range includes versions for many popular actions and different upper interfaces. Within the broader EAW catalog, pivot mounts sit as a proven option for hunters and traditional rifle users who value secure lock-up, clean rifle lines, and the ability to detach an optic when needed. The result is a mount family built around repeatable positioning, rifle-specific fit, and long service life.

About the EAW pivot mount, 26 mm, Browning Mauser

The EAW pivot mount, 26 mm, Browning Mauser is a rifle-specific steel mount for shooters using a 26 mm scope tube on a Browning Mauser-type action or one of the compatible Mauser-pattern rifles. Its main advantage is not simply that it holds a scope, but that it does so in a way that supports the traditional strengths of a detachable hunting setup: the optic can be taken off for transport, maintenance, or a change of sighting system, then reinstalled with the repeatability expected from the EAW pivot concept.

Because this version is tailored to the Browning Mauser footprint, it suits rifles where a generic rail-based solution may add unnecessary bulk or alter the handling character of the firearm. Steel construction gives the mount solid bearing surfaces and long-term durability, especially at the points that lock, pivot, and absorb repeated use. That matters for hunting rifles that are carried in rough weather, stored with the optic removed, or used season after season with the same zero.

The adjustable front and rear foot fit is also important in practice. It allows the mount to be set up with the precise engagement needed for stable alignment and consistent lock-up, which is central to maintaining zero after removal and reattachment. For owners of classic 26 mm optics and Mauser-pattern sporting rifles, this mount offers a traditional detachable system, precise rifle-specific fit, and durable all-steel construction in one package.

About EAW

EAW traces its history 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 mount development and production have been its primary focus.

That long specialization explains EAW’s reputation in the hunting and sporting rifle market. The company is known for pivot, slide-on or roll-off, and claw mounts, with its products centered on precise mechanical fit and repeatable optic positioning. Production moved from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. Alongside its established mount systems, EAW has also expanded into newer tactical mount solutions and thermal imaging products, while remaining closely associated with German-made riflescope mounting systems.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Mount series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• Scope / Sight type: 26 mm
• Compatibility Above: 25.4 mm (1 inch)
• 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 provides a 30-year warranty on its mounts and mount parts. For this Browning Mauser pivot mount, that long warranty period supports the product’s role as a durable, long-term steel mounting solution.