MAKlassic Pivot upper parts, Santa Barbara Bolt Action, 26 mm

• Pivot-mount upper assembly: This MAKlassic upper part is built for a classic pivot-mount setup, giving a secure scope connection while still allowing the optic to be removed and reattached in the traditional style used on many hunting rifles.
• 26 mm ring size: The mount is made for 25.4 mm (1 inch) scope tubes, making it a practical choice for traditional hunting optics that use the slimmer one-inch format.
• Adjustable windage: Built-in lateral adjustment helps align the scope more precisely to the rifle and base set, which is useful when fine-tuning zero without forcing excessive correction through the riflescope turrets.
• Steel construction: The steel body adds rigidity and wear resistance in the locking surfaces, an important advantage for a mount that is repeatedly opened, closed, and expected to hold zero over time.
• Low-profile geometry: With a 14.00 mm build height and 0 MOA inclination, this upper part supports a straightforward optic position suited to conventional hunting rifles and normal-distance zeroing.

About the MAKlassic Series

MAKlassic is MAK’s traditional pivot-mount family for hunters and rifle owners who want a classic detachable mounting solution rather than a modern tactical rail system. The series was documented in 2019 and is built around two-piece pivot mounts for rifles and break-action firearms, with model-specific configurations that match the geometry of individual actions. That approach matters in practice because it allows the mount to sit correctly on the firearm and maintain the handling qualities expected from a hunting rifle.

Within the series, MAK offers versions with rotating locks and lever locks, as well as configurations for both scope tubes and optic rails. Different mount heights and front-foot offsets are available, which lets the system accommodate a wide range of optics and rifle layouts. The design philosophy of the MAKlassic line is straightforward: preserve the familiar handling and appearance of classic sporting rifles while providing a repeatable, mechanically solid interface for modern optics. For shooters who prefer detachable scope mounting with a traditional look, the series sits as a practical bridge between classic gunmaking conventions and current optic requirements.

About the MAKlassic Pivot upper parts, Santa Barbara Bolt Action, 26 mm

The MAKlassic Pivot upper parts, Santa Barbara Bolt Action, 26 mm is the upper assembly for a pivot-mount system intended for rifles using the Santa Barbara Mauser pattern base interface listed for this configuration. It is designed for 25.4 mm (1 inch) riflescope tubes, which makes it especially relevant for classic European and American hunting scopes where the slimmer tube format remains common. For a traditional bolt-action rifle, that combination keeps the overall setup visually balanced and mechanically appropriate to the firearm.

This version uses a steel construction with a black finish, giving the mount the stiffness and surface durability expected from a component that must lock consistently and tolerate repeated use in the field. The adjustable windage feature is particularly useful on a pivot mount because it allows the installer to center the optic more effectively over the bore and reduce the need for large windage corrections inside the scope itself. That can help preserve more internal adjustment range for actual zeroing and distance work.

Its 14.00 mm height and 27.00 mm overall height support a relatively low optic position, which generally helps maintain a natural cheek weld and quicker sight acquisition on a hunting rifle. The 0 MOA inclination suits conventional zeroing distances and general sporting use, where the priority is a clean, level mounting platform rather than built-in elevation bias for extended-range shooting.

About MAK

MAK is a German brand associated with Kilic Feintechnik GmbH in Schwebheim, Germany. The company develops and manufactures optical mounts, optics, and electronic products, serving civilian and government users including hunters, sports shooters, and professional customers. That broad product focus is relevant here because it places mount design within a wider system approach rather than treating it as an isolated accessory.

The MAK Group identifies patented solutions across its optics, mounts, and electronics, and it offers both standardized products and customized solutions for professional use. Its product families include MAKuick quick-release mounts, MAKmilmont monoblock mounts for Picatinny rails, as well as MAKdot red-dot sights, MAKstorm prism sights, and MAKpro riflescopes. In practical terms, MAK has built its reputation around integrating optics and mounting hardware in a way that suits both traditional hunting rifles and more specialized professional platforms.

Main Features

• Series: MAKlassic
• Made in: Germany
• Mount type: Pivot upper parts
• Compatible scope tube diameter: 25.4 mm - 1"
• Height BH.: 14.00 mm
• Height H.: 27.00 mm
• Inclination: 0 MOA
• Windage adjustable: Yes
• Material: Steel
• Color: Black
• Compatibility above: 25.4 mm (1 inch)
• Compatibility below: Recknagel Pivot Mount Bases on FN Browning Browning Mauser; Recknagel Pivot Mount Bases on Heym SR 20; Recknagel Pivot Mount Bases on Herters XK3; Recknagel Pivot Mount Bases on Herters Zastava J9; Recknagel Pivot Mount Bases on J.C. Higgins Model 51; Recknagel Pivot Mount Bases on Interarms Mark X; Recknagel Pivot Mount Bases on Husqvarna 5000; Recknagel Pivot Mount Bases on Marlin 455; Recknagel Pivot Mount Bases on Mauser 98 Action (Without Bulb); Recknagel Pivot Mount Bases on Mauser 2000; Recknagel Pivot Mount Bases on Kettner Luger L99; Recknagel Pivot Mount Bases on Kettner Luger L04; Recknagel Pivot Mount Bases on Mauser 3000; Recknagel Pivot Mount Bases on Mauser M12 (pre-2019); Recknagel Pivot Mount Bases on Mauser M98 Standard; Recknagel Pivot Mount Bases on Musgrave K98; Recknagel Pivot Mount Bases on Parker Hale Safari 1200; Recknagel Pivot Mount Bases on Remington 798; Recknagel Pivot Mount Bases on Santa Barbara Mauser; Recknagel Pivot Mount Bases on Voere 2155; Recknagel Pivot Mount Bases on Voere 2165; Recknagel Pivot Mount Bases on Zastava M70 Bolt action; Henneberger Pivot Mount Bases on Herters XK3; Henneberger Pivot Mount Bases on FN Browning Mauser

Warranty

10 years. MAK states a 10-year warranty for this mount, matching the long-term role of a steel pivot-mount component intended for repeated installation and field use.