Recknagel Pivot upper parts, Mauser M12, 34 mm

• Pivot upper parts for 34 mm scopes: These upper parts are built for 34 mm riflescope tubes, giving a secure steel ring interface for larger modern optics often used on hunting rifles with wider adjustment ranges and larger objectives.
• Adjustable windage: The windage-adjustable design helps the mount align more precisely with the rifle, which can reduce unnecessary scope correction and support a cleaner zeroing setup.
• Steel construction: Made from steel, these upper parts provide the rigidity and wear resistance expected from a repeat-use pivot mount, especially where the optic may be removed and reattached over time.
• Low 18.50 mm build height: The 18.50 mm build height helps keep the scope close to the bore, supporting a more natural cheek weld and a more compact overall rifle setup.
• 0 MOA configuration: With 0 MOA inclination, this mount is suited to general hunting and everyday field use where a straightforward optical setup is preferred over a canted long-range base.

About the - Series

The - series is built around a practical quick-detach mounting concept that allows an optic to be removed and reattached with minimal shift in point of impact. In use, that matters for rifles that alternate between different sighting systems or for hunters who remove an optic for transport, cleaning, or seasonal changes in setup. The system is designed to accept matching upper and lower components, giving users a flexible way to configure a rifle around a specific scope tube diameter or mounting requirement.

Within this family, the emphasis is on repeatable return to zero, a mechanical locking interface, and compatibility across different rifle platforms. The concept suits shooters who want one rifle to handle different tasks without moving to a permanent one-piece arrangement. In practical terms, the series is aimed at users who value a mount that can be detached when needed while still returning the optic to the rifle in a controlled and consistent way. That makes the platform especially relevant for hunting optics where reliability, straightforward handling, and secure lock-up matter more than unnecessary complexity.

About the Recknagel Pivot upper parts, Mauser M12, 34 mm

The Recknagel Pivot upper parts, Mauser M12, 34 mm are the upper ring assembly for a pivot-mount setup intended for use with compatible lower bases on the Mauser M12 platform. Their role is simple but important: they hold a 34 mm scope tube securely while forming the upper half of a detachable mounting system that can be matched to the rifle-specific lower components. This makes them a sensible choice for hunting rifles fitted with modern scopes that use a larger main tube for broader adjustment travel or improved internal design flexibility.

The use of steel is especially relevant here. In a pivot mount, the upper parts are part of a system expected to maintain alignment through recoil, repeated handling, and regular removal or refitting of the optic. Steel helps provide the stiffness and long-term durability that this kind of use demands. The adjustable windage feature adds another practical advantage by allowing the mount to be centered more precisely on the rifle, which can help preserve more of the riflescope’s internal adjustment range for actual zeroing and field corrections.

With a 18.50 mm build height and 35.50 mm overall height, this configuration supports a relatively low optic position while still accommodating the scope tube size. The 0 MOA inclination keeps the setup neutral, which suits general hunting applications where a direct, uncomplicated sight line is preferred. Finished in black, these upper parts are made to integrate cleanly with a traditional sporting rifle and a wide range of modern riflescopes.

About Recknagel

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

Over time, Recknagel expanded from traditional hunting components into more specialized mounting solutions for both sporting and professional use. The company introduced the ERATAC line of tactical mounts and accessories in 2010, and later added lightweight hunting silencers in 2016. Recknagel relocated from Schweinfurt to Bergrheinfeld in 2006, and the company was acquired by Dr. Moritz Fehrer in 2022. Today, the brand is known for German-made mounting hardware built around precise fit, mechanical consistency, and long service life.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Recknagel
• Made in: Germany
• Mount type: Pivot upper parts
• Compatible scope tube diameter: 34 mm
• Build height BH.: 18.50 mm
• Height H.: 35.50 mm
• Inclination: 0 MOA
• Windage adjustable: Yes
• Color: Black
• Material: Steel
• Compatible rifle platform: Mauser M12 (pre-2019) with compatible pivot mount bases

Warranty

Recknagel provides a 10-year warranty for this mount. That period suits a component designed for long-term mechanical reliability and repeated field use.