EAW pivot mount, S&B Convex rail, Browning Mauser

• Repeatable return to zero: The EAW pivot design lets the scope be removed and reattached without changing point of impact, which is valuable when switching between optics or transporting the rifle more compactly.
• Made for S&B Convex rail scopes: This version is built for the Schmidt & Bender Convex rail interface, giving a secure, correctly matched connection without separate ring alignment.
• Steel construction: A steel build adds rigidity and long-term wear resistance at the locking surfaces, helping the mount stay consistent under repeated use and recoil.
• Rifle-specific lower fit: The mount is configured for Browning Mauser-pattern actions and related compatible rifles, which supports correct positioning and dependable engagement on the receiver.
• Detachable hunting setup: A pivot mount is practical for hunters who want to alternate between a day scope and another aiming device while keeping the rifle ready for precise reinstallation.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are built around a long-established detachable mounting concept that has been part of the company’s range for more than 50 years. In EAW’s lineup, this series sits as a traditional steel mounting solution for common rifles and long guns where repeatable removal and reattachment matter as much as secure scope retention. The system is intended primarily for hunting optics, but its practical appeal extends to any rifle setup that benefits from being able to remove the optic for transport, maintenance, or a second sighting solution.

A defining characteristic of the series is its ability to return the scope to the rifle without shifting the point of impact, making it well suited to rifles that may carry a second scope or aiming device for different conditions. EAW also describes the front and rear mount-foot fits as adjustable, which reflects the series’ focus on precise mechanical fitting rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Within the broader family, EAW also offers a lever-operated variant for break-action firearms, while the standard pivot mounts remain the classic choice for bolt-action rifles and similar platforms.

About the EAW pivot mount, S&B Convex rail, Browning Mauser

This EAW pivot mount is a rifle-specific steel mounting solution for shooters using a Schmidt & Bender Convex rail scope on a Browning Mauser-pattern action or one of the related compatible rifles. Its role is straightforward but important: it creates a stable mechanical link between rifle and optic while preserving the main advantage of the pivot system, namely the ability to remove the scope and reinstall it with dependable repeatability. For a hunting rifle that may be carried in a vehicle case, stored in limited space, or used with more than one optic, that is a practical advantage rather than just a convenience.

The use of steel construction is especially relevant on a detachable mount because the locking and bearing surfaces are exposed to repeated engagement over time. Steel helps the mount resist wear and maintain a precise fit, which supports consistent alignment after many removal cycles. The dedicated S&B Convex rail upper interface also avoids the extra variables of separate rings, giving a clean and correctly matched attachment for compatible rail-equipped scopes.

On the rifle side, this version is shaped for the Browning Mauser family and a broad group of related Mauser-pattern actions, including models from FN, Heym, Husqvarna, Interarms, Mauser, Parker Hale, Remington, Voere and Zastava. That broad compatibility makes it a useful option for shooters working with classic European-style sporting rifles that need a detachable scope mount with a traditional profile and repeatable field performance.

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 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 German-made mounting systems including pivot mounts, slide-on or roll-off mounts, and claw mounts for riflescopes, alongside thermal imaging cameras. Production moved from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. That long specialization in scope mounting is especially relevant here, because EAW’s reputation is built on precise mechanical fit, repeatable attachment, and rifle-specific solutions for sporting and tactical firearms.

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

30 years. EAW states a 30-year warranty for this mount, reflecting the brand’s long-term focus on durable, rifle-specific mounting systems.