EAW pivot mount, 26 mm, Mauser 66

• Repeatable return to zero: The EAW pivot design lets the scope be removed and reattached without shifting point of impact, which is useful when switching between optics or returning to iron-sight use.
• 26 mm ring interface: Built for classic 26 mm scope tubes, this mount gives older European optics a secure, purpose-made fit instead of relying on adapters.
• Steel construction: The steel build adds rigidity and wear resistance at the contact points, helping the mount stay consistent through repeated opening, closing and field use.
• Rifle-specific fit for Mauser 66: This version is made for the Mauser 66, so the base geometry matches the rifle and supports a clean, properly aligned installation.
• 30-year warranty: EAW backs its mounts and mount parts with a 30-year warranty, which reflects the long service life expected from a mechanical mounting system.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are the company’s traditional quick-detachable scope mounts, developed and launched more than 50 years ago and still central to the brand’s hunting and sporting rifle range. The series is built around a simple idea: a riflescope mount should come off easily when needed, then go back on with repeatable alignment so the rifle keeps its established zero. That makes the system practical for rifles used with more than one optic, or for shooters who want to alternate between a scope and another aiming solution.

A defining feature of the series is the adjustable fit of the front and rear mount feet, which allows careful setup to the individual rifle and mount combination. EAW also offers a lever-operated pivot variant for break-action firearms, showing how the platform has been adapted across different long-gun types. Within the wider EAW lineup, the pivot mount sits as a classic German solution for hunters and traditional rifle users who value a low-profile, mechanical mounting system with a long record of field use.

About the EAW pivot mount, 26 mm, Mauser 66

The EAW pivot mount, 26 mm, Mauser 66 is a rifle-specific steel mount made for pairing a 26 mm scope tube with the Mauser 66. Its main advantage is not just that it holds an optic, but that it does so in a way that supports the traditional strength of the pivot system: the scope can be removed and reattached without turning the rifle into a re-zeroing project. For hunters who use one rifle in different roles, that matters in practice. A scoped setup can be taken off for transport, maintenance or a change of optic, then put back on with the same established relationship between rifle and sight.

The 26 mm ring size makes this version especially relevant for classic European riflescopes that still use the slimmer tube standard. Instead of forcing a compromise with adapters or a generic mount, this model provides a direct interface that suits the optic properly. Steel construction is equally important here: on a detachable mount, the locking surfaces and bearing points do the real work, and steel helps those contact areas resist wear over time. Because this version is configured specifically for the Mauser 66 platform, it suits shooters who want a traditional detachable hunting-optics setup that respects the rifle’s lines while keeping the installation mechanically secure and repeatable.

About EAW

EAW traces its origins to 1919, when Ernst Apel founded the company in Würzburg, Germany. The business became closely associated with precision mounting systems after developing and producing its first riflescope mounts in 1945, and since 1951 mount development and production have been its primary focus. EAW is known for making pivot mounts, slide-on or roll-off mounts, and claw mounts, with its product range centered on mechanical scope-mounting solutions for sporting and hunting rifles.

Over time, the company expanded its portfolio to include related aiming products such as thermal imaging cameras, while keeping mounts as its core specialty. Production moved from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and the company is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. In this category, EAW has a strong reputation for traditional German mount engineering, rifle-specific fit and repeatable detachable systems designed for long service life.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Mount series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• Scope / Sight type: 26 mm
• Compatibility Above: 25.4 mm (1 inch)
• Compatibility Below: Mauser 66

Warranty

30 years. EAW states a 30-year warranty for its mounts and mount parts, which matches the long-term mechanical role of a steel pivot mount.