EAW XS pivot mount, 34 mm, Browning Mauser

• Pivot design: The EAW XS pivot mount lets a riflescope be removed and reattached with repeatable positioning, which is useful when switching between optics or transporting the rifle more compactly.
• 34 mm scope interface: Built for 34 mm scope tubes, this version supports larger modern optics securely and gives a solid platform for hunting or precision-oriented rifle setups.
• Steel construction: The steel build favors long-term durability and stable alignment under regular field use, helping the mount stay dependable on hard-kicking bolt-action rifles.
• Rifle-specific fit: This mount is made for the Browning Mauser pattern and related compatible actions, which supports proper installation geometry instead of relying on a universal compromise.
• Made in Germany: German manufacture reflects EAW’s long focus on scope mounting systems, with an emphasis on precise fit, repeatability and mechanical longevity.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are one of the company’s best-known mounting systems and have been part of the brand’s catalog for more than 50 years. The series is built for common rifles and long guns, with the core idea of giving the shooter a mount that can be removed and reattached without shifting the point of impact. That makes the system especially relevant for hunters who alternate between different optics or who want to remove a scope for transport, storage or use with another aiming solution.

A defining characteristic of the series is its pivoting attachment concept, combined with adjustable front and rear mount-foot fits. In practical use, this allows the mount to be matched carefully to the rifle and helps preserve repeatability when the optic is taken off and put back on. Within the wider EAW lineup, the pivot mount sits as a traditional mechanical solution for shooters who value a secure steel interface, rifle-specific fit and the flexibility to use a second scope or aiming device on the same firearm.

About the EAW XS pivot mount, 34 mm, Browning Mauser

The EAW XS pivot mount, 34 mm, Browning Mauser is a rifle-specific mounting solution for shooters using a 34 mm riflescope on a Browning Mauser-type action and the related compatible rifles in this pattern. Its purpose is not simply to hold an optic in place, but to provide a repeatable interface that supports removing and reinstalling the scope while maintaining the practical zero relationship between rifle and sight. For hunting rifles, that matters when one setup must cover different seasons, light conditions or optic preferences.

The use of steel construction gives this mount the kind of rigidity and wear resistance expected from a traditional pivot system. In the field, that translates into a mount that is well suited to repeated handling, regular scope changes and long service life. The 34 mm top fit also makes this version relevant for larger modern scopes, which often use 34 mm main tubes to provide more internal adjustment or a more robust body design.

Because this is a Browning Mauser-specific configuration rather than a universal mount, the design is centered on proper fit to the action family it is intended for. That is an important practical advantage: a mount tailored to the rifle platform supports more consistent alignment and a cleaner overall installation. For shooters building a traditional hunting rifle with detachable optics, this EAW mount combines repeatable handling with a strong mechanical interface.

About EAW

EAW traces its origins to 1919, when Ernst Apel founded the company in Würzburg, Germany. The business developed its first riflescope mounts in 1945, and since 1951 the development and production of scope mounts have been its main focus. That long specialization is central to EAW’s reputation in the sporting and hunting optics market, where the brand is closely associated with mechanically precise, rifle-specific mounting solutions.

Over time, EAW expanded its range to include pivot mounts, slide-on or roll-off mounts, and claw mounts, covering both traditional hunting rifles and more specialized applications. Production moved from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. Alongside mounts, EAW also offers thermal imaging devices, but its identity remains strongly tied to German-made scope mounting systems built around repeatability, fit and long-term service life.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Mount series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• Scope / Sight type: 34 mm
• Compatibility Above: 34 mm
• Compatibility Below: FN Browning Mauser, Herters XK3, Herters Zastava J9, Heym SR 20, Husqvarna 5000, Interarms Mark X, J.C. Higgins Model 51, Kettner Luger L04, Kettner Luger L99, Marlin 455, Mauser M12 (pre-2019), Mauser M98 Standard, Mauser 2000, Mauser 3000, Mauser 98 Action (Without Bulb), Musgrave K98, Parker Hale Safari 1200, Remington 798, Santa Barbara Mauser, Voere 2155, Voere 2165, Zastava M70 Bolt action

Warranty

EAW states a 30-year warranty for its mounts and mount parts. For this mount, that gives long-term support in line with the brand’s focus on durable, rifle-specific mounting systems.