EAW pivot mount, LM rail, Marlin 455

• Repeatable pivot design: The mount lets the optic be removed and reattached without changing the point of impact, which is valuable when switching between different sighting setups or transporting the rifle more compactly.
• LM rail interface: Built for scopes with an LM rail, this version provides a secure, precisely aligned connection that suits premium rail-equipped optics and avoids the need for separate rings.
• Steel construction: The all-steel build gives the mount the rigidity and wear resistance needed for long-term use on hunting rifles, especially where consistent return-to-zero matters more than saving a few grams.
• Rifle-specific fit for Marlin 455: Designed for the Marlin 455 action pattern, the mount matches the rifle platform properly, helping create a stable installation with the geometry needed for dependable repeat positioning.
• Broad action-family compatibility: This mounting pattern also fits a range of related Mauser-type and similar actions, making it a practical choice for users working within established sporting rifle platforms.

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 design more than 50 years ago, and the concept remains focused on one practical goal: allowing a riflescope to be removed and reattached without shifting point of impact. That makes the series especially relevant for hunters who alternate between different optics, travel with the scope removed, or want access to iron sights when needed.

A defining feature of the series is its adjustable front and rear mount-foot fit, which allows the mount to be set up precisely to the rifle and optic combination. Within the broader EAW lineup, the pivot series sits as a traditional mechanical solution for users who value repeatability, serviceability and rifle-specific fit over one-piece universal mounting systems. The range also includes variants for different top interfaces and a lever-operated version for break-action firearms. In practical use, the series is known for its low-profile fit, repeatable locking geometry and suitability for hunters who may keep a second scope or aiming device ready for different field conditions.

About the EAW pivot mount, LM rail, Marlin 455

The EAW pivot mount, LM rail, Marlin 455 is a rifle-specific steel mount built for pairing an LM rail-equipped riflescope with the Marlin 455 platform and a number of related actions. Its main advantage is not simply that it holds an optic, but that it does so in a way that supports the classic EAW goal of repeatable removal and reattachment. For hunters and traditional sporting-rifle users, that matters when changing optics for different seasons, replacing a damaged scope in the field, or removing the optic for transport and cleaning.

The LM rail top interface is especially useful for shooters who prefer rail-mounted optics over ring-mounted setups. A rail interface gives broad bearing surface and consistent alignment, which helps maintain a secure connection while simplifying the choice of compatible premium European-style scope bodies. Combined with the inherent rigidity of steel construction, this mount is aimed at users who prioritize durability, stable lock-up and long service life.

Because this version is configured for the Marlin 455, the geometry is tailored to that action family rather than treated as a generic fit. That rifle-specific approach is central to how pivot mounts achieve reliable repeat positioning. It also makes this model relevant for users of several compatible Mauser-pattern and related rifles listed for the same base pattern. In the field, the result is a mounting solution that supports a clean rifle profile, dependable optic return and the flexibility to use more than one sighting setup on the same firearm.

About EAW

EAW traces its origins to 1919, when Ernst Apel founded the company in Würzburg, Germany. The business produced its first riflescope mounts in 1945, and since 1951 the development and production of scope mounts have been its primary focus. Over time, EAW expanded into several mount types, including pivot, slide-on or roll-off, and claw mounts, building a strong reputation in the German and European sporting-arms market for precise mechanical solutions.

The company moved production from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. Alongside its established hunting mount systems, EAW has also added tactical mounting solutions and thermal imaging products to its portfolio. Even with that broader range, the company remains most closely associated with rifle-specific mounting systems designed for repeatability, secure fit and long-term use on sporting firearms.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Mount series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• Scope / Sight type: LM Rail
• Compatibility above: LM 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 on its mounts and mount parts. For this mount, that long warranty period supports its role as a durable, rifle-specific steel mounting solution intended for extended field use.