Recknagel Pivot upper parts, Mauser K98, 36 mm

• Steel upper parts: The steel construction gives the mount the rigidity needed for repeatable scope positioning and dependable zero retention on classic Mauser-pattern hunting rifles.
• 36 mm ring interface: Built for 36 mm scope tubes, these upper parts provide a correct mechanical fit for larger European optics without improvised adapters.
• Adjustable windage: Side adjustment helps center the optic in the mount, reducing the need to use excessive internal scope correction and preserving more of the riflescope’s adjustment range.
• Pivot-mount design: As part of a Recknagel pivot system, the upper assembly supports fast removal and reattachment of the optic, which is useful when switching setups or transporting the rifle.
• Low mounting geometry: With a BH height of 18.50 mm and H height of 36.50 mm, the mount helps keep the scope close to the bore for a more natural cheek weld and consistent shooting position.

About the Recknagel Pivot Mount Series

Recknagel pivot mounts are built for hunters who want a removable scope mounting system without giving up mechanical stability. In Recknagel’s lineup, the Schwenkmontage family represents the traditional European pivot-mount concept: a two-part arrangement that lets the optic be taken off the rifle and reattached when needed, while keeping the mounting interface precise and repeatable. This makes the system especially relevant for rifles used with more than one optic or for owners who prefer to remove the scope for transport, storage, or maintenance.

The series is defined by a focus on close manufacturing tolerances, robust materials, and model-specific fit across a wide range of hunting rifles. Depending on the version, Recknagel offers upper parts for different ring diameters or rail interfaces, allowing the same mounting principle to be adapted to different optics. The design philosophy is practical rather than decorative: a secure lock-up, consistent positioning, and the strength needed for regular field use. For traditional bolt-action hunting rifles, the Recknagel pivot series remains a well-established solution where repeatable optic removal matters as much as a solid shooting platform.

About the Recknagel Pivot upper parts, Mauser K98, 36 mm

The Recknagel Pivot upper parts, Mauser K98, 36 mm are the upper section of a pivot-mount setup intended for rifles built around the Mauser K98 pattern when paired with the correct compatible lower bases. Their main job is to hold a 36 mm riflescope securely while preserving the practical advantage of a pivot system: the optic can be removed and reinstalled as part of the complete mount arrangement. For hunters using a classic Mauser action, this is a clean way to combine a traditional rifle with a larger-tube European scope.

The 36 mm scope interface is the defining feature of this model. It suits optics that use this less common tube diameter, giving proper contact and alignment without compromise. The adjustable windage is equally important in practice, because it allows the mount to be aligned more precisely with the rifle. That can help keep the scope optically centered and leave more internal elevation and windage travel available for zeroing and field adjustment.

Mechanically, the mount is built from steel and finished in black, emphasizing durability and a traditional appearance that fits well on classic sporting rifles. The specified 0 MOA inclination makes it a straightforward choice for standard hunting distances, while the mounting heights of 18.50 mm BH and 36.50 mm H support a relatively low, controlled scope position. In use, that contributes to steadier head placement, more natural handling, and a mounting setup that suits a classic hunting rifle rather than a specialized long-range build.

About Recknagel

Recknagel began in 1867, when Adolf Recknagel started manufacturing firearm sights in Albrechts near Suhl, Thuringia. The company developed into a German specialist for riflescope mounting systems, firearm sights, and hunting accessories, with a product range that also includes Picatinny rails, triggers, safeties, and silencers. That long focus on the interface between rifle and optic is what makes the brand especially relevant in the mount category.

In more recent years, Recknagel expanded its technical reach with the launch of the ERATAC line in 2010, bringing tactical mounts and accessories into the portfolio, and added lightweight hunting silencers in 2016. The company relocated from Schweinfurt to Bergrheinfeld in 2006, and in 2022 it was acquired by Dr. Moritz Fehrer. Across these changes, Recknagel has remained closely associated with German-made mounting hardware for hunting and sporting firearms.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Recknagel
• Made in: Germany
• Mount type: Pivot upper parts
• Scope / sight type: 36 mm
• BH height: 18.50 mm
• H height: 36.50 mm
• Inclination: 0 MOA
• Windage adjustable: Yes
• Material: Steel
• Color: Black
• Compatibility above: 36 mm
• 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. This product is covered by a 10-year warranty.