EAW pivot mount, LM rail, Schultz & Larsen 97 DL

• Repeatable return to zero: The pivot design lets the optic be removed and reattached without shifting point of impact, which is useful when switching between optics or transporting the rifle.
• LM rail interface: The rail top provides a secure, precisely aligned connection for compatible scope bodies, helping maintain consistent positioning and clean overall mounting geometry.
• Steel construction: A steel build gives the mount the rigidity and wear resistance needed for long service life on a hunting rifle that sees regular use in the field.
• Rifle-specific fit: Built for the Schultz & Larsen 97 DL platform, this mount is matched to the action so the optic sits correctly and the mounting system works as intended.
• Adjustable pivot system: The EAW pivot concept uses adjustable front and rear mount-foot fit, allowing precise setup and dependable lock-up on the rifle.

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 developed and launched this design more than 50 years ago, and the series remains one of the core mount categories in its lineup. The concept is built around a practical requirement in hunting optics: the ability to remove a riflescope and fit it again without changing the point of impact.

That makes the series well suited to rifles that may carry a second scope or aiming device for different conditions. The design also uses adjustable front and rear mount-foot fit, which helps the mount be set up precisely to the rifle. Within the broader family, EAW also offers a lever-operated variant in which the closure is positioned on the scope mount rather than on the firearm, with a version intended for break-action firearms. Across the series, the emphasis is on repeatable alignment, secure lock-up and a low-profile mechanical design that supports practical field use rather than permanent one-optic-only installation.

About the EAW pivot mount, LM rail, Schultz & Larsen 97 DL

This EAW pivot mount is a rifle-specific solution for the Schultz & Larsen 97 DL, built for optics that use an LM rail interface. In practical terms, it combines the clean alignment of a rail-mounted scope with the flexibility of a detachable hunting mount. That is especially useful on a rifle that may be set up for different roles, where the optic needs to come off for transport, servicing or replacement and then return to the rifle with dependable repeatability.

The use of steel construction is important here because a mount has to do more than simply hold an optic in place. It must resist wear at the locking surfaces, maintain fit over repeated attachment cycles and keep the scope stable under recoil and field handling. The pivot format also gives this mount the familiar EAW advantage of a controlled, mechanical lock-up that is designed around consistent reinstallation rather than one-time fitting only.

Because this version is configured specifically for the Schultz & Larsen 97 DL and paired with an LM rail top, it suits shooters who want a tidy, integrated mounting arrangement instead of separate ring positioning. The result is a mount aimed at practical hunting use, where repeatable zero, secure rail engagement and a rifle-matched fit matter more than unnecessary complexity.

About EAW

EAW began in 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 for hunting and sporting rifles, including pivot mounts, slide-on or roll-off mounts and claw mounts. Production moved from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. Alongside mounts, EAW also offers thermal imaging cameras, but its reputation in this category is built on long experience in precise, repeatable riflescope mounting solutions.

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: Schultz & Larsen Classic DL
• Compatibility below: Schultz & Larsen Hunter
• Compatibility below: Schultz & Larsen Victory
• Compatibility below: Schultz & Larsen 97 DL (Slide & Lock)
• Compatibility below: Schultz & Larsen Ambassador
• Compatibility below: Schultz & Larsen Legacy

Warranty

EAW provides a 30-year warranty on its mounts and mount parts. For this mount, that gives long-term support that matches the durable steel construction and intended long service life.