EAW pivot mount, S&B Convex rail, Luger bolt action

• Repeatable quick-detach design: The EAW pivot system lets the optic be removed and reattached without changing the point of impact, which is useful when switching between a scoped setup and open sights or when moving between different sighting systems.
• Built for S&B Convex rail optics: This version is made for scopes with the S&B Convex Rail interface, giving a secure rail-based connection without separate rings and helping keep the installation clean and mechanically consistent.
• Steel construction: A steel mount body provides the rigidity and wear resistance expected on hunting rifles and classic bolt actions, especially where long-term repeatability matters more than saving a few grams.
• Rifle-specific fit: Designed for Luger bolt action platforms and related Mauser-pattern actions, this mount matches the geometry of the rifle for correct positioning and dependable lock-up.
• Practical for traditional sporting rifles: The pivot format suits rifles that may be used with more than one optic, making it a sensible choice for hunters who want a removable scope mount without giving up a low, stable installation.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are the company’s long-established quick-detach mounting system for common rifles and long guns. EAW states that it developed and launched this design more than 50 years ago, and the concept remains central to the brand because it combines repeatable return-to-zero behavior with the flexibility to remove the optic whenever needed. That matters on hunting rifles used in changing light, terrain, or legal conditions, where a shooter may want to alternate between a riflescope, another aiming device, or the rifle’s original sights.

A defining trait of the series is its adjustable front and rear mount-foot fit, which helps the mount interface precisely with the rifle and optic arrangement. The system is intended for users who value a secure mechanical lock-up but do not want a permanently fixed scope. Within the wider family, EAW also offers a lever-operated variant for break-action firearms, while the standard pivot mounts are aimed at the broad range of classic bolt-action and sporting rifles. Across the series, the key benefit is consistent reattachment: the scope can be taken off and put back on without changing the point of impact.

About the EAW pivot mount, S&B Convex rail, Luger bolt action

This EAW pivot mount is configured specifically for a Schmidt & Bender Convex rail optic on a Luger bolt action pattern rifle. That combination makes it especially relevant for traditional hunting rifles and Mauser-derived actions where a detachable scope mount is preferred, but only if it returns to the same shooting zero after removal. Instead of using separate scope rings, the mount interfaces directly with the rail-equipped optic, which simplifies alignment and gives the installation a tidy, purpose-built profile.

The use of steel construction is important here. On a pivot mount, the locking surfaces and bearing points are central to long-term repeatability, and steel is well suited to that job because it resists wear over repeated attachment cycles. In practical use, this supports a mount that feels appropriate on classic sporting rifles rather than as a lightweight compromise. The design also suits shooters who may remove the scope for transport, maintenance, or to use another sighting setup, then reinstall it with confidence that the rifle’s established zero is maintained.

Because this model is tailored to the S&B Convex Rail standard above and to a defined group of Luger and Mauser-type bolt actions below, it is not a generic mount. Its value lies in that rifle-specific fit and in the proven EAW pivot principle: a low, solid, repeatable mounting solution for hunting optics where mechanical consistency matters as much as convenience.

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

Today, EAW is known for manufacturing pivot mounts, slide-on or roll-off mounts, and claw mounts for riflescopes, with a product range that also includes thermal imaging cameras. Its long reputation comes from serving hunters and rifle builders who need mechanically precise, rifle-specific mounting solutions rather than one-size-fits-all hardware. That background makes EAW a natural fit for traditional European hunting optics and detachable mount systems where repeatable positioning is essential.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Mount series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• Scope / Sight type: S&B Convex Rail
• Compatibility above: S&B Convex Rail
• 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 for this mount. That long coverage period matches the product’s role as a durable steel mounting solution intended for extended service on sporting rifles.