EAW pivot mount, LM rail, Sauer 80, 90, 92

• Repeatable return to zero: The EAW pivot design lets the optic be removed and reattached without shifting point of impact, which is valuable when one rifle is used with different sights or when the scope must come off for transport or maintenance.
• LM rail interface: The mount is built for scopes with an LM rail, giving a secure, aligned connection without separate rings and making installation especially practical for rail-equipped hunting optics.
• Steel construction: A steel body brings the rigidity and wear resistance expected from a traditional pivot mount, helping the system stay stable through repeated mounting cycles and regular field use.
• Rifle-specific fit: This version is made for the Sauer 80, Sauer 90 and Sauer 92, so the mount geometry matches the action and supports a clean, dependable installation on these classic rifles.
• Made in Germany: Built in Germany, this mount follows EAW’s long-standing focus on precision mounting systems, with practical emphasis on consistent lock-up and durable mechanical fit.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are the company’s classic quick-detachable mounting system for common rifles and long guns. EAW states that it brought this pivot-mount design to market more than 50 years ago, and the concept remains closely associated with traditional European hunting rifles where dependable repeatability matters as much as clean handling. The series is built around the idea that a scope should be removable and reattached without changing the point of impact, which makes the system practical for rifles used with more than one optic or aiming device.

A defining feature of the series is its adjustable front and rear mount-foot fit, allowing careful mechanical tuning during installation. That design approach reflects EAW’s emphasis on precise engagement rather than simple one-size-fits-all attachment. Within the wider family, EAW also offers variants for different firearm types, including a lever-operated version developed for break-action firearms. Across the range, the distinguishing characteristics are repeatable lock-up, rifle-specific fit, and a modular approach to upper and lower components that suits hunters who want a durable mounting solution with the flexibility to swap optics when needed.

About the EAW pivot mount, LM rail, Sauer 80, 90, 92

This EAW pivot mount is configured for LM rail scopes and matched to the Sauer 80, Sauer 90 and Sauer 92. That combination makes it especially relevant for shooters who want to pair a classic Sauer rifle with a rail-equipped riflescope while keeping the handling advantages of a detachable mount. Because the optic attaches by rail rather than separate rings, the setup stays mechanically tidy and well aligned, which is useful when fitting premium hunting optics that are designed around a rail interface.

The practical strength of this model lies in the way the pivot system combines repeatable removal and reinstallation with a rifle-specific base geometry. On a field rifle, that means the scope can be taken off for transport, access to the action, or use of another sighting setup, then returned to the rifle with the consistency expected from a properly fitted pivot mount. The steel construction supports that role by providing the stiffness and long-term durability needed at the locking and bearing surfaces, particularly on rifles that may see years of seasonal hunting use.

For owners of Sauer 80, 90 and 92 rifles, this mount also preserves the appeal of a traditional sporting rifle setup. It is not simply a way to attach an optic; it is a mounting solution chosen for secure lock-up, clean rifle-specific fit, and the convenience of using an LM rail scope in a detachable system that remains practical over time.

About EAW

EAW traces its origins to 1919, when Ernst Apel founded the company in Würzburg, Germany. The business produced its first riflescope mounts in 1945, and since 1951 the development and production of riflescope mounts have been its primary focus. That long specialization is central to EAW’s reputation in the sporting optics world, where the company is known for mechanically precise mounting solutions rather than general shooting accessories.

Today, Ernst Apel GmbH is headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany, following its earlier move from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970. EAW’s core expertise includes pivot mounts, slide-on or roll-off mounts, and claw mounts for riflescopes, alongside newer tactical mounting solutions and thermal imaging products. For products such as this pivot mount, that background matters because EAW’s design philosophy has long centered on repeatable attachment, rifle-specific fit, and durable all-steel or metal mounting systems made for serious field use.

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: Carl Gustaf 2000 SA, Carl Gustaf 2000 LA, Carl Gustaf 3000, Carl Gustaf 4000, FN Browning A-Bolt III SA, FN Browning A-Bolt III LA, Krieghoff Semprio (before 2013), Remington 783 SA, Remington 783 LA, Roessler Titan 3, Roessler Titan 6, Ruger American Rifle LA, Ruger American Rifle SA, SAN Swiss Arms SHR 970, Sauer 80, Sauer 90, Sauer 92, Sauer 80 Magnum, Sauer 90 Magnum, Sauer 200 Kurz, Sauer 200 Lang, Savage Model 110 (LA/round-back), Savage Model 110 (SA/round-back)), Savage Model 10 (round-back)

Warranty

EAW states a 30-year warranty for its mounts and mount parts. For this pivot mount, that gives long-term support that matches the product’s intended role as a durable, repeatable steel mounting solution.