EAW pivot mount, 26 mm, Mauser M 98

• Repeatable return to zero: The EAW pivot mount is built so the scope can be removed and reattached without shifting point of impact, which is especially useful when switching between optics or transporting the rifle.
• 26 mm ring interface: This version is made for 26 mm scope tubes, giving a secure steel mounting solution for classic European riflescopes in a format often chosen for traditional hunting rifles.
• Adjustable mount-foot fit: The front and rear foot fit can be adjusted, helping the mount sit correctly on the rifle and supporting precise, tension-free alignment for consistent shooting performance.
• Steel construction: The steel body provides the rigidity and wear resistance expected on a detachable hunting mount, particularly on rifles that see regular field use over many seasons.
• Mauser 98 platform compatibility: Designed around the Mauser M 98 pattern, this mount suits a wide range of related actions, making it a practical choice for classic sporting and custom Mauser-based rifles.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are one of the company’s defining mounting systems and have been part of the EAW range for more than 50 years. The series is intended for common rifles and long guns where the shooter wants a detachable scope mount without giving up repeatable zero. In practical terms, that means the optic can be taken off for transport, cleaning or use of a second sighting setup, then reinstalled with the same point of impact.

A key characteristic of the series is its adjustable front and rear mount-foot fit, which helps the mount be matched precisely to the firearm. This design supports a tension-free fit, which is important for consistent accuracy and for preserving the scope from unnecessary stress. Within EAW’s lineup, the pivot mount sits as a traditional, mechanically precise solution for hunters and shooters who value repeatability, durability and the flexibility to use more than one optic on the same rifle. The series is especially well suited to classic sporting rifles, where a low-profile steel mount and dependable removal-and-return function matter as much as raw strength.

About the EAW pivot mount, 26 mm, Mauser M 98

The EAW pivot mount, 26 mm, Mauser M 98 is a classic detachable scope mount for rifles built on the Mauser M 98 pattern and related actions. Its main purpose is straightforward: to provide a stable steel mounting platform for a 26 mm riflescope tube while preserving the practical advantage of quick removal and repeatable reattachment. For hunters using a traditional bolt-action rifle, that means the scope can be taken off when needed and put back on without turning the rifle into a re-zero project.

The steel construction gives the mount the stiffness and long-term wear resistance expected from a pivot system on a full-size hunting rifle. That matters not only for recoil control, but also for maintaining alignment over years of opening, closing and field use. Because the pivot design is intended to return to the same position each time, it suits rifles that may carry different optics for different tasks, such as a daytime hunting scope and an alternative sighting setup.

This version is tailored to the 26 mm scope standard, making it particularly relevant for classic European optics. Its fit for the Mauser 98 family also makes it useful beyond one single rifle name, covering a broad group of Mauser-type sporting actions. The result is a mount that matches the character of traditional hunting rifles: robust, mechanically precise and built for repeatable use rather than permanent one-optic-only installation.

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 riflescope mounts have been its main focus. That long specialization is central to EAW’s reputation in the sporting-arms market, where the company is closely associated with mechanically precise detachable mounting systems.

Over time, EAW expanded its range to include pivot mounts, slide-on or roll-off mounts, and claw mounts, covering both traditional hunting rifles and more specialized applications. Production moved from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. In addition to mounts, EAW also offers thermal imaging cameras, but its core identity remains strongly tied to German-made scope mounting solutions for hunting and shooting rifles.

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: 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 this mount series. That long warranty period reflects the company’s focus on durable, mechanically precise mounting components made in Germany.