Recknagel Front Ring and Foot for Suhl-Claw Mount, 25.4 mm

• Traditional Suhl-claw design: This front ring and foot is made for the classic Suhl claw mounting system, giving gunsmiths the correct front interface for a detachable scope setup on traditional hunting rifles.
• 25.4 mm ring size: Built for 1 inch scope tubes, it matches many classic riflescopes and helps preserve a period-correct look on sporting and combination guns.
• Steel construction: The steel body supports a rigid, durable connection at the front of the mount, which matters on a fitted claw system where precise engagement and long service life are essential.
• Detachable mount component: As part of a Suhl claw mount, it supports a scope installation that can be removed and reattached after proper fitting, which is useful when alternating between open sights and an optic.
• Made in Germany: German manufacture suits the traditional character of this mounting part and reflects the close tolerances expected for gunsmith-fitted claw mounts.

About the Recknagel Suhl-Claw Mounts Series

Recknagel Suhl-Claw Mounts continue a mounting system that was developed by gunsmiths in Suhl in the 1920s. The series remains a traditional choice for classic hunting rifles, especially where owners want a detachable scope mount that suits the lines and handling of older sporting arms rather than a modern rail-based setup. Instead of relying on a standardized interface, the system uses a front hook and rear locking mechanism and is fitted to the individual firearm.

That design philosophy is what defines the series. When properly fitted, the mount is intended to return the scope to the same position after removal and replacement, which is why Suhl claw mounts remain relevant for hunters who remove optics for transport, storage, or use with iron sights. Recknagel offers the series in versions for different scope-tube diameters and also in upper parts for manufacturer-specific rails such as Zeiss and Swarovski. Across the range, the emphasis stays on traditional detachable mounting, close mechanical fit, and compatibility with rifles that benefit from a classic low-profile installation.

About the Recknagel Front Ring and Foot for Suhl-Claw Mount, 25.4 mm

The Recknagel Front Ring and Foot for Suhl-Claw Mount, 25.4 mm is a specialized mounting component for building or restoring a Suhl claw scope mount around a riflescope with a 25.4 mm (1 inch) main tube. It combines the front ring with the front foot, forming the forward engagement point of the mount. In a traditional claw setup, that front connection is critical because it establishes how the optic hooks into place before the rear section locks the scope down.

The steel construction suits this role well. On a fitted claw mount, the front assembly must hold its shape and maintain a precise interface over repeated use, and steel remains the established material for that kind of long-term mechanical stability. The 0 MOA inclination keeps the part neutral, which is appropriate for classic hunting installations where the goal is a straightforward, properly aligned scope position rather than built-in cant for long-range dialing.

This component is best suited to traditional sporting rifles and combination guns that use the Suhl claw system and wear a 1 inch riflescope. It is also a practical choice for repair work, restoration, or a custom build where maintaining the original character of the firearm matters as much as function. Finished in green / black and made in Germany, it fits naturally into a classic detachable mounting system that values clean lines, secure engagement, and repeatable positioning after correct gunsmith fitting.

About Recknagel

Recknagel is a German manufacturer of firearm and riflescope mounting systems, sights, and hunting accessories. The company began in 1867, when Adolf Recknagel started manufacturing firearm sights in Albrechts near Suhl, Thuringia. Over time, the range expanded to include scope mounts, Picatinny rails, firearm sights, triggers, safeties, and later hunting silencers.

The company has remained closely associated with precision mounting solutions for hunting and sporting firearms. Recknagel relocated from Schweinfurt to Bergrheinfeld in 2006, launched the ERATAC line of tactical mounts and accessories in 2010, and added lightweight hunting silencers in 2016. In 2022, the company was acquired by Dr. Moritz Fehrer. For products such as traditional claw-mount components, Recknagel is known for combining long-standing German gunmaking traditions with modern manufacturing.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Recknagel
• Series: Recknagel Suhl-Claw Mounts
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• Inclination: 0 MOA
• Scope / sight type: 25.4 mm - 1"
• Color: Green / Black
• Compatibility above: 25.4 mm (1 inch)
• Compatibility below: Suhl Claw Scope Mounts

Warranty

Recknagel provides a 10-year warranty for this mounting component. That term suits a steel spare part intended for long service in a properly fitted detachable mount.