EAW pivot mount, 26 mm, Marlin 455

• Repeatable return to zero: The pivot design lets the scope be removed and reattached without changing point of impact, which is useful when switching between optics or returning to iron sights on the same rifle.
• 26 mm ring interface: Built for classic 26 mm scope tubes, this mount provides a correct mechanical fit for traditional hunting optics instead of relying on adapters or compromise solutions.
• Steel construction: The steel build gives the mount the rigidity and wear resistance needed for long-term use on a working rifle, especially where secure lock-up matters more than saving a little weight.
• Rifle-specific lower fit: This version is made for the Marlin 455, giving a dedicated interface between rifle and optic for stable alignment and dependable function.
• Adjustable mount-foot fit: The EAW pivot system uses adjustable front and rear mount-foot fits, helping the mount settle precisely and maintain consistent engagement over repeated use.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are the company’s classic quick-detachable scope mounts, a design EAW says it introduced more than 50 years ago. Within the brand’s lineup, the series sits as a traditional solution for hunters and rifle owners who want a secure steel mount with the practical advantage of being able to remove and reinstall an optic while maintaining the rifle’s zero. That makes the series especially relevant for rifles that may be used with more than one sighting setup, or where access to open sights still matters.

The defining characteristic of the series is the pivoting front engagement combined with a repeatable rear lock-up. EAW describes these mounts as suitable for common rifles and long guns, and notes that they can be used with a second scope or aiming device. Another important part of the design is the adjustable front and rear mount-foot fit, which allows careful fitting and consistent engagement. In practical terms, the series is built around mechanical precision, repeatability and rifle-specific compatibility rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

About the EAW pivot mount, 26 mm, Marlin 455

The EAW pivot mount, 26 mm, Marlin 455 is a dedicated scope mount for shooters using a Marlin 455 with a riflescope built on a 26 mm tube. Its main advantage is not just that it holds an optic, but that it does so in a way that supports repeatable removal and reinstallation. For a hunting rifle or a traditional sporting setup, that is valuable when the scope needs to come off for transport, service, or a change to another sighting system.

The use of steel construction gives this mount the kind of stiffness and long-term durability expected from a traditional pivot system. That matters in the field because a mount that resists wear at the contact surfaces is better suited to repeated opening and closing over time. The rifle-specific lower geometry for the Marlin 455 also matters in practice: it is designed around the action fit of that rifle rather than as a generic cross-platform base, which helps support stable alignment between rifle and optic.

Because this version is configured for a 26 mm scope body, it suits classic European-style hunting optics and other scopes that use that tube diameter. As part of the EAW pivot family, it also benefits from the series’ adjustable mount-foot fit, a feature that supports precise fitting and dependable lock-up. The result is a mount intended for shooters who value a traditional detachable system, solid steel construction and a clean, rifle-specific installation.

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 developed and produced its first riflescope mounts in 1945, and since 1951 mount development and production have been its primary focus.

That long specialization is what makes EAW particularly relevant in the optics-mount category. The company is known for producing pivot mounts, slide-on or roll-off mounts, and claw mounts for riflescopes, with its production moved from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970. Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. Alongside its established hunting mounts, EAW has also expanded into tactical mount solutions and thermal imaging products, but precision mounting systems remain central to the brand’s identity.

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 states a 30-year warranty for its mounts and mount parts. For this model, that gives long-term support that matches the durable, steel-built character of a traditional pivot mount.