EAW pivot mount, S&B Convex rail, Luger 04

• Repeatable return to zero: The EAW pivot design is built so the scope can be removed and reattached without changing the point of impact, which is useful when switching between optics or transporting the rifle.
• S&B Convex rail interface: This version is made for Schmidt & Bender Convex rail scopes, giving a secure rail-based connection without separate rings and keeping the setup clean and mechanically consistent.
• Steel construction: The mount body uses steel for high strength and long-term wear resistance, an important advantage on hunting rifles that see repeated recoil and regular optic changes.
• Rifle-specific fit: This model is configured for the Luger 04 platform and related Mauser-pattern actions, helping achieve the correct mechanical fit for a stable and dependable installation.
• Adjustable mount-foot fit: The EAW Pivot Mount system uses adjustable front and rear mount-foot fits, allowing precise setup and helping maintain consistent lock-up over time.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are one of the company’s defining mounting systems and have been part of the brand’s lineup for more than 50 years. The series was developed for common rifles and long guns, with the central idea of combining a secure shooting mount with the practical ability to remove the optic when needed. In use, that means a hunter can detach a riflescope for transport, fit a second optic, or return to iron sights while still preserving the mount’s repeatability.

A key characteristic of the series is its ability to let the scope be removed and reattached without changing the point of impact. That makes the system especially relevant for traditional hunting rifles where one firearm may be used with different optics for different seasons or shooting distances. Adjustable front and rear mount-foot fits are part of the design philosophy, allowing careful fitting and consistent engagement. Within the broader family, EAW also offers variants for specific firearm types, including a lever-operated version for break-action firearms. Across the range, the emphasis stays the same: precise mechanical fit, repeatable positioning, and a mounting solution suited to serious hunting optics.

About the EAW pivot mount, S&B Convex rail, Luger 04

This EAW pivot mount is a rifle-specific steel mounting solution for the Luger 04 and related Mauser-pattern actions, built to accept scopes with the S&B Convex rail interface. That combination makes it particularly suitable for shooters who want the clean profile and repeatable alignment of a rail-mounted scope while keeping the practical advantages of a detachable hunting mount.

Because it is part of the EAW pivot system, the mount is intended for use cases where the optic may need to come off the rifle and go back on again without a meaningful shift in zero. In practice, that is valuable for transport, for using a second scope or aiming device, or for maintaining a traditional rifle setup that can be adapted to different field conditions. The rail-specific top section also avoids the separate clamping geometry of conventional rings, which helps keep the scope installation straightforward when using a compatible Schmidt & Bender rail-equipped optic.

Steel construction gives the mount the rigidity and wear resistance expected in a recoil-bearing interface, especially on classic bolt-action hunting rifles. The rifle-specific lower fit is equally important: a mount like this is not a generic rail adapter, but a dedicated solution shaped around the action pattern it is meant to serve. The result is a mounting system focused on secure lock-up, repeatable removal, and a tidy integration with Convex rail riflescopes.

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.

That long specialization is central to EAW’s reputation in the sporting and hunting optics market. The company produces pivot mounts, slide-on or roll-off mounts, and claw mounts for riflescopes, reflecting a strong emphasis on precise mechanical interfaces between firearm and optic. Production moved from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. Alongside its established mount systems, EAW has also expanded into tactical mounting solutions and thermal imaging products, but it remains best known for its durable German-made scope mounts.

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 long service life expected from a steel, rifle-specific mounting system.