EAW pivot mount - lever lock, 26 mm, Steyr Scout

• Lever-lock pivot design: The lever-operated closure lets the optic be removed and reattached quickly while keeping the mount itself easy to handle in the field.
• Repeatable return to zero: The EAW pivot system is built so the scope can be taken off and put back on without shifting point of impact, which is useful when changing optics or transporting the rifle.
• Steel construction: A steel build gives the mount the rigidity and wear resistance needed for long service life and dependable alignment under regular hunting or range use.
• 26 mm configuration: This version is made for 26 mm scope bodies, giving a secure and properly matched fit for classic European riflescope formats.
• Steyr Scout-specific fit: The mount is configured for the Steyr Scout platform, helping create a clean, model-matched installation rather than a generic one-size solution.

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 brought this design to market more than 50 years ago, and it remains one of the brand’s core mount families because it combines secure lock-up with practical day-to-day handling. The key idea behind the series is simple: the optic can be removed and reattached without changing the rifle’s point of impact, which matters for shooters who alternate between different sighting setups or need to strip the rifle for transport and cleaning.

The series is also known for its adjustable front and rear mount-foot fit, which helps the mount interface precisely with the firearm. That adjustability is part of the mechanical philosophy behind EAW’s pivot system: a mount should not only lock firmly, but also return to the same position consistently. Within the range, EAW also offers a lever-operated variant intended for specific applications, with the closure placed on the scope mount rather than on the firearm. Across the series, the emphasis stays on repeatable attachment, solid steel construction, and a configuration tailored to the rifle rather than a universal compromise.

About the EAW pivot mount - lever lock, 26 mm, Steyr Scout

This EAW pivot mount is a rifle-specific mounting solution for the Steyr Scout, built around a lever-lock operating system and a 26 mm scope interface. In practical use, that means it suits shooters who want a traditional pivot mount layout with the convenience of quick handling when removing or reinstalling an optic. A lever-operated closure makes the process straightforward, which is useful when the rifle is carried in a compact case, when the optic is removed for maintenance, or when a second sighting setup is used on the same firearm.

The mount is made from steel, a material choice that supports long-term stability at the contact points and helps the assembly resist wear from repeated attachment cycles. For a mounting system, this matters as much as raw strength: consistent geometry is what preserves repeatability over time. The KR 26.0 mm extension and 26 mm scope format make this version especially relevant for classic European riflescopes that use a 26 mm tube rather than the now more common 30 mm standard.

Because it is configured specifically for the Steyr Scout, the mount is intended to provide a more integrated fit than a generic rail-based ring setup. The result is a mounting solution aimed at shooters who value a clean rifle-specific installation, dependable return-to-zero behavior, and the ability to remove the scope without turning the rifle into a permanent optics-only platform.

About EAW

EAW traces its roots 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 the development and production of riflescope mounts have been its primary focus.

Today, Ernst Apel GmbH is headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany, following the move of production from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970. EAW is particularly known for its pivot mounts, alongside slide-on or roll-off and claw-mount systems. That long specialization in mechanical mounting solutions is what makes the brand especially relevant in the hunting optics and riflescope mount category, where repeatability, precise fit, and durable steel construction matter more than broad universal compatibility.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Mount series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• Extension (KR): KR 26.0 mm
• Scope / Sight type: 26 mm

Warranty

EAW states a 30-year warranty for its mounts and mount parts. This matches the warranty period specified for this mount.