EAW pivot mount, LM rail, Steyr Mannlicher SL

• Repeatable quick-detach design: The EAW pivot mount lets the optic be removed and reattached without changing the point of impact, which is useful when switching between a riflescope and another aiming setup or when transporting the rifle more compactly.
• LM rail top interface: The LM rail upper is matched to rail-equipped optics, giving a secure, precisely aligned connection and avoiding the separate ring setup required by traditional tube-mounted scopes.
• Steel construction: A steel mount body provides the rigidity needed to keep alignment stable under repeated use, making it well suited to hunting rifles that are carried often and expected to hold zero over time.
• Rifle-specific lower fit: This version is built for the Steyr Mannlicher SL platform and related actions, so the mount geometry matches the rifle correctly for dependable engagement and consistent positioning.
• Made in Germany: German manufacture reflects EAW’s long-standing focus on precision mounting systems, with close tolerances that matter when a detachable mount must return to the same position every time.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are built around a long-established quick-detach concept that EAW has offered for more than 50 years. The series is designed for common rifles and long guns, with the practical goal of allowing an optic to be removed and reattached while maintaining the rifle’s established point of impact. That makes the system especially useful for hunters and traditional sporting-rifle users who may want to alternate between a daytime riflescope and a second aiming device, or remove the optic for transport and storage.

A defining characteristic of the series is its adjustable front and rear mount-foot fit, which helps the mount be tuned precisely to the rifle and upper assembly. EAW positions the pivot mount as a durable, repeatable solution rather than a universal one-size-fits-all base, which is why the range includes many rifle-specific variants and different top interfaces. Across the series, the design philosophy centers on secure lock-up, repeatable return to zero, and a low, mechanically stable connection between rifle and optic for practical field use.

About the EAW pivot mount, LM rail, Steyr Mannlicher SL

The EAW pivot mount, LM rail, Steyr Mannlicher SL is a rifle-specific mounting solution for shooters who want the convenience of a detachable optic without giving up repeatability. Its LM rail upper is intended for optics that use this rail interface, creating a direct and stable attachment that avoids the extra variables of separate scope rings. In practice, that means a cleaner installation and a mounting surface that is well suited to modern rail-equipped hunting optics.

The lower section is configured for the Steyr Mannlicher SL and related compatible models, so the mount is shaped for the rifle rather than adapted from a generic base. That matters in the field because a precise fit supports consistent lock-up every time the optic is reinstalled. As part of the EAW pivot system, this mount is intended for users who may remove the scope after a hunt, switch to another sighting setup, or keep one rifle ready for more than one optical configuration.

Steel construction gives the mount the stiffness and wear resistance expected from a component that must hold alignment over repeated attachment cycles. Combined with EAW’s pivoting quick-detach layout, the result is a mounting system aimed at traditional hunting rifles where reliability, repeatable zero retention, and mechanical durability matter more than unnecessary complexity.

About EAW

EAW traces its origins to 1919, when Ernst Apel founded the company in Würzburg, Germany. The business later became known as EAW, short for Ernst Apel Würzburg, and it developed its first riflescope mounts in 1945. Since 1951, mount development and production have been the company’s primary focus, which explains why EAW is closely associated with precision mounting solutions for sporting and hunting rifles.

Today, Ernst Apel GmbH is headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany, following earlier production in Gerbrunn from 1970 onward. EAW’s core expertise includes pivot mounts, slide-on or roll-off mounts, and claw mounts, with a product range built around rifle-specific fit and repeatable attachment. That background is particularly relevant for pivot-mount products, where precise machining and long-term consistency are central to the design.

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: Grünig + Elmiger Match Target, Steyr M 72 S, Steyr M 72 M, Steyr M 72 L, Steyr Mannlicher Luxus L, Steyr Mannlicher Luxus M, Steyr Mannlicher Luxus S, Steyr Mannlicher Jagdmatch L (B=100.2), Steyr Mannlicher Jagdmatch L (B=104.7), Steyr Mannlicher Jagdmatch SL (B=100.2), Steyr Mannlicher Jagdmatch SL (B=104.7), Steyr Mannlicher Model M, Steyr Mannlicher Model S (B=100.2), Steyr Mannlicher Model S (B=104.7)

Warranty

EAW states a 30-year warranty for its mounts. For this EAW pivot mount, that long warranty period supports the product’s role as a durable steel mounting solution intended for repeated removal and reinstallation over many seasons.