EAW pivot mount, 26 mm, Mauser 4000

• Repeatable return to zero: The EAW pivot mount is built so the scope can be removed and reattached without shifting point of impact, which is valuable when a rifle alternates between different optics or needs compact transport.
• 26 mm ring configuration: This version is made for scopes with a 26 mm main tube, giving a secure steel mounting solution for classic European optics in this tube size.
• Steel construction: A steel mount resists wear at the contact surfaces and stands up well to repeated mounting cycles, helping the system keep its fit over long-term hunting use.
• Rifle-specific fit for Mauser 4000: The mount is matched to the Mauser 4000 platform, which simplifies installation geometry and helps maintain proper alignment between rifle and optic.
• Adjustable mount-foot fit: The pivot-mount design uses adjustable front and rear mount-foot fits, allowing precise engagement and supporting the consistent lock-up that detachable hunting optics require.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are the company’s classic detachable mounting system, a design that EAW states it developed and introduced more than 50 years ago. Within the brand’s mount lineup, the series sits as a traditional solution for hunters and rifle owners who want a scope that can be taken off the rifle and fitted again without changing the rifle’s zero. That makes the system especially useful for rifles that may carry a second scope or another aiming device for different hunting conditions.

A defining characteristic of the series is its adjustable front and rear mount-foot fit, which allows the mount to be set up with a precise mechanical engagement. EAW positions the pivot system for common rifles and long guns, with model-specific bases and a broad choice of upper parts for different optics. The design philosophy is practical rather than decorative: secure lock-up, repeatable positioning and the flexibility to remove the optic when needed for transport, storage or a change of sighting setup. In the field, that combination makes the series a natural fit for traditional hunting rifles where dependable return-to-zero matters as much as clean rifle handling.

About the EAW pivot mount, 26 mm, Mauser 4000

The EAW pivot mount, 26 mm, Mauser 4000 is a rifle-specific detachable scope mount for shooters using a Mauser 4000 with a 26 mm scope tube. Its role is straightforward: provide a solid steel interface that keeps a traditional riflescope securely in place while preserving the main advantage of the pivot system, namely the ability to remove and reinstall the optic without changing the established point of impact.

That makes this mount particularly useful on a hunting rifle that may be carried in a case, stored with the optic removed, or used with more than one sighting setup. Because the mount is tailored to the Mauser 4000 platform, it is designed around the rifle’s geometry rather than as a generic clamp-on solution. This helps produce the consistent positioning that detachable mounts depend on.

Steel construction is another practical strength here. On a pivot mount, the contact points and locking surfaces are central to long-term consistency, and steel is well suited to repeated use over many mounting cycles. The 26 mm ring format also makes this model relevant for classic European hunting scopes that still use this tube diameter. For the shooter, the result is a traditional mounting system that combines a clean rifle-specific fit, durable materials and the convenience of a detachable optic without giving up repeatability.

About EAW

EAW traces its origins to 1919, when Ernst Apel founded the company in Würzburg, Germany. The business later moved production from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. The company’s identity in the shooting world is closely tied to riflescope mounting systems, and since 1951 the development and production of scope mounts have been its primary focus.

EAW developed its first riflescope mounts in 1945 and is known for building several traditional mount types, including pivot, slide-on or roll-off, and claw mounts. That specialization has given the brand a strong reputation among hunters and gunsmiths looking for rifle-specific mounting solutions made in Germany. Alongside mounts, EAW also offers thermal imaging products, but precision mechanical optic mounting remains the core area most closely associated with the brand.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Mount series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Mount type: Pivot mount
• Scope / Sight type: 26 mm
• Material: Steel
• Made in: Germany
• Compatibility Above: 25.4 mm (1 inch)
• Compatibility Below: Heym SR 40, Kimber 82 (With Holes), Mauser 4000

Warranty

EAW provides a 30-year warranty on its mounts and mount parts. For this mount, that long warranty period underlines the brand’s focus on durable mechanical construction and long-term service use.