EAW pivot mount - lever lock, 30 mm, Chapuis Express

• Lever-lock pivot design: The lever-operated closure sits on the scope mount rather than on the firearm, which helps keep the installation low and practical on a break-action rifle such as a Chapuis Express.
• Repeatable return to zero: The pivot system is built so the scope can be removed and reattached without changing point of impact, making it useful when switching between optics or returning to iron sights.
• 30 mm ring interface: The mount is configured for scopes with a 30 mm main tube, a common format that supports a wide choice of hunting optics while keeping the setup purpose-built for this rifle.
• Adjustable fit concept: EAW’s pivot-mount design uses adjustable front and rear mount-foot fits, allowing precise installation and helping maintain stable, tension-free alignment on the firearm.
• Steel construction: The steel build gives the mount the rigidity and wear resistance needed for repeated removal and reinstallation, especially on a hard-used hunting rifle.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are the company’s long-established quick-detachable mounting system, developed more than 50 years ago and still central to the brand’s lineup. The series is built for common rifles and long guns, with a design focused on repeatable reattachment, practical serviceability and a low, stable connection between optic and firearm. A defining trait of the system is that the front and rear mount-foot fits are adjustable, which helps the mount be set up precisely and supports consistent point of impact after the scope has been removed and fitted again.

Within the series, EAW also offers a lever-operated pivot-mount variant intended specifically for break-action firearms. In that version, the closure is placed on the scope mount rather than on the firearm, which supports a compact installation and suits rifles where access and handling differ from a conventional bolt-action layout. Across the series, the concept is especially useful for hunters who may want to alternate between a primary riflescope, a second optic or another aiming device while keeping the rifle’s handling familiar and the mounting system mechanically straightforward.

About the EAW pivot mount - lever lock, 30 mm, Chapuis Express

This EAW pivot mount is configured specifically for the Chapuis Express and uses a lever lock layout that suits break-action rifles particularly well. Because the locking mechanism is integrated into the mount, the system supports a low-profile installation while preserving the clean handling characteristics expected from an express rifle. That matters in the field, where a hunting rifle of this type is often carried extensively and brought on target quickly at short to medium distances.

The mount is built for a 30 mm scope tube, making it a practical match for many modern hunting riflescopes. Its 14.00 mm BH height helps define the optic position, while the KR 45.0 mm extension contributes to correct scope placement on the rifle. In practical terms, that allows the optic to be positioned to suit eye relief and rifle balance without giving up the compact character of the platform.

Steel construction gives the mount the strength and long-term wear resistance expected from a detachable system that may be opened, removed and reinstalled many times over its service life. As part of the EAW pivot concept, the design is intended to return the scope to the same position consistently, which is the main reason shooters choose this style of mount for traditional hunting rifles. For a Chapuis Express, that means the rifle can remain versatile without turning the mounting solution into a permanent compromise.

About EAW

EAW traces its origins 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 developed and produced its first riflescope mounts in 1945, and since 1951 mount development and production 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 known for manufacturing pivot mounts, slide-on or roll-off mounts, and claw mounts for riflescopes, with a product range aimed at both traditional hunting firearms and more specialized applications. The company has also expanded into thermal imaging devices and introduced a tactical mount series in 2023, but its reputation remains closely tied to precise, repeatable German-made scope mounting systems.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Mount series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• BH height: 14.00 mm
• Extension (KR): KR 45.0 mm
• Scope / sight type: 30 mm
• Compatibility above: 30 mm
• Compatibility below: Chapuis Express

Warranty

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