EAW XS pivot mount, 36 mm, Mauser 66

• Repeatable return to zero: The EAW XS pivot mount is built so the optic can be removed and reattached without shifting the point of impact, which is valuable when a rifle is used with more than one sighting setup.
• 36 mm scope fit: This version is made for 36 mm optics, giving a secure, purpose-built interface instead of relying on adapters that add complexity.
• Mauser 66-specific lower fit: The mount is configured for the Mauser 66, which helps preserve correct alignment and a clean installation on this rifle platform.
• Steel construction: A steel build favors long-term rigidity and wear resistance, important for a mount that must hold zero through repeated removal, reinstallation and field use.
• Adjustable mount-foot fit: The pivot-mount system uses adjustable front and rear foot fits, allowing precise setup and helping maintain consistent engagement over time.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are the company’s long-established quick-detachable mounting system for common rifles and long guns. EAW states that it introduced this pivot-mount concept more than 50 years ago, and the design remains one of the brand’s core mount categories. The series is built around a practical idea: a riflescope should be removable when needed and then reattached without changing the rifle’s point of impact. That makes the system especially useful for hunters and shooters who alternate between different optics or want to remove a scope for transport, maintenance or use of another aiming device.

A defining characteristic of the series is its adjustable front and rear mount-foot fit, which allows the mount to be set up with close mechanical engagement. This design philosophy focuses on repeatability, secure lock-up and a rifle-specific fit rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Within the wider family, EAW also offers variants for different firearm types, including a lever-operated version for break-action firearms. Across the range, the emphasis stays the same: repeat precision, durable all-metal construction and a modular approach suited to traditional hunting rifles as well as more specialized optic setups.

About the EAW XS pivot mount, 36 mm, Mauser 66

The EAW XS pivot mount, 36 mm, Mauser 66 is a rifle-specific mounting solution for shooters who want a traditional detachable system with dependable repeatability. Its upper interface is made for a 36 mm scope body, while the lower fit is matched to the Mauser 66. That combination makes it a specialized mount for users who need a correct mechanical fit on this rifle rather than a more generic mounting arrangement.

In practical use, the main advantage of this pivot mount is the ability to remove the optic and reinstall it while maintaining consistent zero. That matters for hunting rifles that may be carried with the scope removed, used with a second optic, or configured for different field conditions. Because the pivot system is designed around repeatable engagement, it supports the kind of optic changes that would be less convenient with a fixed mount.

The use of steel construction is equally important. For a mount, material choice directly affects rigidity, wear resistance and long-term consistency at the locking surfaces. Steel helps the mount stand up to repeated attachment cycles and the recoil and handling stresses that come with regular field use. Combined with the adjustable front and rear foot fit used in the EAW pivot system, this gives the mount the precise, mechanical character expected from a dedicated hunting-optics mounting solution made in Germany.

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 main focus.

That long specialization is central to EAW’s reputation in the sporting and hunting optics market. The company is known for mechanically precise mounting systems, especially pivot mounts, as well as slide-on or roll-off and claw mounts for riflescopes. Production moved from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. Alongside its traditional mount systems, EAW has expanded into newer product areas, including tactical mounting solutions and thermal imaging devices, while remaining closely associated with German-made scope mounts.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Mount series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• Scope / Sight type: 36 mm
• Compatibility Above: 36 mm
• Compatibility Below: Mauser 66

Warranty

EAW provides a 30-year warranty on its mounts and mount parts. For this pivot mount, that long warranty period supports the product’s role as a durable, repeatable mounting solution intended for many years of regular use.