EAW pivot mount, 26 mm, Mauser 86

• Repeatable return to zero: The EAW pivot design lets the scope be removed and reattached without changing the point of impact, which is valuable when switching between optics or returning the rifle to open-sight use.
• 26 mm ring interface: Built for scopes with a 26 mm main tube, this version provides a direct, purpose-made fit for classic European optics rather than relying on adapters.
• Steel construction: The steel build gives the mount the rigidity and wear resistance needed for long-term use on a hunting rifle, especially where consistent alignment matters.
• Rifle-specific lower fit: Made for the Mauser 86SR, the mount matches the rifle platform correctly, helping ensure secure engagement and dependable repeatability.
• Modular EAW system: As part of the EAW Pivot Mounts family, it follows a proven modular concept that supports practical serviceability and model-specific fit across common sporting rifles.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are one of the company’s best-known mounting systems and have been part of the EAW range for more than 50 years. The series was developed for hunters and rifle owners who need a mount that can be detached and reinstalled while keeping the rifle’s established zero. That makes the system especially useful for rifles that may carry more than one optic or alternate between a scope and another aiming solution.

A defining feature of the series is its adjustable front and rear mount-foot fit, which helps the mount be set up precisely to the rifle and optic combination. EAW positions the pivot system for common rifles and long guns, with variants and interfaces covering a wide range of actions and scope attachment formats. Within the broader EAW lineup, the pivot mount stands out for its practical balance of repeatability, mechanical precision and removability. Rather than treating the mount as a permanent fixture, the series is designed around controlled removal and return, which is why it remains a familiar choice for traditional hunting rifles and users who value a clean, rifle-specific installation.

About the EAW pivot mount, 26 mm, Mauser 86

The EAW pivot mount, 26 mm, Mauser 86 is a rifle-specific scope mount built for the Mauser 86SR and configured for optics with a 26 mm main tube. This combination makes it particularly relevant for classic hunting rifles and traditional European scopes, where correct ring diameter and a precise lower fit are more important than broad cross-platform compatibility. Instead of adapting a general-purpose mount to the rifle, this model is built around the geometry of the Mauser action and the dimensions of a 26 mm scope tube.

The practical advantage of the pivot-mount layout is that the optic can be removed when needed and then reattached with the consistency expected from a properly fitted repeatable mount. That is useful for transport, maintenance, or for rifles that may be used with different sighting arrangements. Because the mount is made from steel, it is aimed at users who want a durable mechanical interface with the stiffness needed to keep the scope aligned under regular field use.

As part of the EAW modular mounting system, this version focuses on a straightforward job: holding a 26 mm riflescope securely on a Mauser 86SR while preserving the handling qualities of a traditional hunting rifle. It suits shooters who prefer a dedicated, model-matched mounting solution over universal bases and who want the proven handling of a classic pivot mount for everyday hunting optics.

About EAW

EAW traces its origins to 1919, when Ernst Apel founded the company in Würzburg, Germany. The business later became associated with the name Ernst Apel Würzburg, and riflescope mount development grew into its central field of expertise. EAW produced its first riflescope mounts in 1945, and since 1951 mount development and production have been the company’s primary focus.

Over time, EAW expanded its range to include pivot, slide-on or roll-off, and claw mounts for sporting rifles, building a reputation around precise, rifle-specific mounting solutions made in Germany. Production moved from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. Alongside its established mount systems, EAW also offers thermal imaging cameras and introduced a tactical mount series in 2023, showing that the company continues to develop beyond its traditional hunting mount portfolio.

Main Features

• Product type: Pivot mount
• Mount series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Scope / Sight type: 26 mm
• Compatible scope tube: 25.4 mm (1 inch)
• Compatible rifle: Mauser 86SR
• Material: Steel
• Made in: Germany
• Warranty: 30 years

Warranty

EAW states a 30-year warranty for its mounts and mount parts. For this mount, that gives long-term support that matches the product’s intended role as a durable steel mounting solution.