EAW pivot mount - lever lock, 26 mm, Steyr Mann. GK

• Lever-lock pivot design: The lever-operated closure keeps the locking function on the mount itself, making the sight easier to remove and reattach while preserving a consistent setup on the rifle.
• 26 mm ring interface: Built for 26 mm scope tubes, this version gives a secure mechanical fit for classic optics and helps maintain stable alignment under repeated use.
• Steel construction: A steel build adds the rigidity and wear resistance expected from a traditional hunting mount, especially on rifles that are carried often and used for many seasons.
• Repeatable pivot system: EAW Pivot Mounts are designed so the optic can be taken off and put back on without shifting the point of impact, which is valuable when switching between sighting setups.
• Steyr Mannlicher Schönauer GK fit: This mount is configured for the Steyr Mannlicher Schönauer GK, giving a model-specific solution that suits the rifle’s geometry instead of relying on a universal compromise.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are one of the company’s long-established mounting systems, with the design introduced more than 50 years ago. The series is built for common rifles and long guns and is aimed at shooters who want a traditional steel mounting solution with dependable repeatability. A defining trait of the system is that the optic can be removed and reattached without changing the point of impact, which makes the series well suited to hunting rifles that may alternate between different sighting setups.

Within the family, EAW also offers a lever-operated variant. In this version, the closure is positioned on the scope mount rather than on the firearm, which changes the handling and can simplify removal and refitting in the field. The series is also built around adjustability: the front and rear mount-foot fits are adjustable, allowing the mount to be tuned to the rifle and optic combination. In practical use, that gives the EAW Pivot Mount system its reputation for combining a classic detachable layout with precise, repeatable engagement.

About the EAW pivot mount - lever lock, 26 mm, Steyr Mann. GK

The EAW pivot mount - lever lock, 26 mm, Steyr Mann. GK is a model-specific mount for the Steyr Mannlicher Schönauer GK, built around a 26 mm scope interface and a traditional steel construction. Its purpose is straightforward: to give a classic hunting rifle a detachable scope mount that can be removed when needed and returned to the rifle with the consistent positioning expected from a pivot system.

The lever lock is the defining feature of this version. Because the locking mechanism is integrated into the mount, handling is direct and mechanical, which suits shooters who want a detachable setup without adding unnecessary complexity to the rifle itself. For a hunting rifle, that matters when the optic needs to come off for transport, storage, or a change of sighting arrangement. The pivot layout also supports the practical advantage that has long defined this mount type: repeatable reattachment.

Its steel construction favors durability and long-term stability over minimal weight, which is appropriate for a mount expected to hold zero through regular field use. The specified 20.30 mm BH height and KR 26.0 mm extension indicate a configuration tailored to this rifle and scope format, helping achieve the correct relationship between action, mount and optic. For owners of a Schönauer GK using a 26 mm riflescope, this mount is a purpose-built solution with the traditional form and mechanical precision associated with EAW hunting optics mounts.

About EAW

EAW traces its origins to 1919, when Ernst Apel founded the company in Würzburg, Germany. In 1923, he acquired Elektro-Dental-Werke Frankfurt and changed the EDW brand to EAW, meaning Ernst Apel Würzburg. The company developed and produced its first riflescope mounts in 1945, and since 1951 mount development and production have been its primary focus.

That long specialization explains EAW’s strong reputation in the field of German-made riflescope mounts. The company produces pivot, slide-on or roll-off, and claw mounts, covering traditional hunting rifles as well as 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 cameras, but its name remains especially closely associated with precise, repeatable scope mounting systems.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Mount series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• BH height: 20.30 mm
• Extension (KR): KR 26.0 mm
• Scope / Sight type: 26 mm
• Compatibility above: 25.4 mm (1 inch)
• Compatibility below: Steyr Mannlicher Schöenauer GK

Warranty

EAW states a 30-year warranty for its mounts and mount parts. This model falls within that warranty period.