EAW Front Pivot Ring, 26 mm

• 26 mm ring interface: Built for riflescopes with a 26 mm tube, this front pivot ring provides the correct fit for a secure hold and consistent alignment within an EAW pivot-mount setup.
• Steel construction: The steel body gives this mount part the rigidity and wear resistance needed for repeated installation, recoil exposure and long-term use on hunting rifles.
• Pivot-mount spare part: As part of the EAW Spare Parts range, it supports repair, replacement or reconfiguration of an existing pivot mount without changing the entire mounting system.
• Made in Germany: German manufacture reflects EAW’s focus on precise machining and repeatable fit, which matters when a mount component must mate cleanly with other system parts.
• Black finish: The black surface keeps the part visually discreet on the rifle and helps it match common scope and mount finishes.

About the EAW Spare Parts Series

EAW Spare Parts is the support range behind the company’s professional mounting systems, covering replacement components and workshop tools for users who maintain, repair or adapt existing installations. The series is built around the same modular thinking that defines EAW mounts themselves: rather than replacing a complete assembly, individual parts can be selected to restore function or tailor a setup to a specific riflescope or rifle.

Within the range, EAW includes parts for pivot mounts, slide-on or roll-off mounts, and claw mounts, along with practical fitting aids used during installation and servicing. The catalog also includes specialist tools such as alignment aids for riflescopes and polishing tools for pivot-mount front feet, showing that the series is aimed at precise, professional work rather than generic hardware replacement. For shooters and gunsmiths, that makes the Spare Parts line especially useful when an established EAW mounting system needs to stay in service with the correct geometry, fit and handling.

About the EAW Front Pivot Ring, 26 mm

The EAW Front Pivot Ring, 26 mm is a dedicated front ring component for an EAW pivot mount, intended for use with riflescopes built on a 26 mm tube. In a pivot-mount system, the front ring plays a critical role because it forms the forward support point that guides the optic into position and helps maintain the repeatable relationship between scope and rifle. Using the correct ring diameter is therefore not just a matter of fit; it also affects how securely the scope is held and how cleanly the mount operates during installation and removal.

This version is made from steel, a practical choice for a load-bearing mount part that must resist wear at contact surfaces and remain stable under recoil. That makes it well suited to long-term use on hunting rifles and other traditional rifle setups where dependable mechanical engagement matters more than saving a small amount of weight. The black finish keeps the part visually unobtrusive and consistent with common riflescope and mount finishes.

As a component in the EAW Spare Parts program, this front pivot ring is useful when refurbishing an older mount, replacing a worn or damaged part, or adapting an existing EAW setup to a different 26 mm scope. For shooters who want to preserve the handling and repeatability of a classic pivot mount, a correct factory-spec replacement part is the practical way to keep the system working as intended.

About EAW

EAW traces its origins to 1919, when Ernst Apel founded the company in Würzburg, Germany. The business later adopted the EAW name after Ernst Apel acquired Elektro-Dental-Werke Frankfurt in 1923. EAW developed its first riflescope mounts in 1945, and since 1951 mount development and production have been the company’s primary focus.

Today, EAW is known for manufacturing pivot mounts, slide-on or roll-off mounts, and claw mounts for sporting and specialist rifle applications. The company has also expanded into thermal imaging products, while keeping mounting technology at the center of its identity. Production moved from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. In this product category, EAW has a long-standing reputation for precisely machined, modular mounting solutions designed to match specific rifles and optics.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Mount series: EAW Spare Parts
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• Scope / Sight type: 26 mm
• Color: Black

Warranty

30 years. EAW states a 30-year warranty for its mounts and mount parts, which matches this front pivot ring’s role as a component within the company’s mounting system.