EAW pivot mount, LM rail, Mauser 4000

• Pivot design: The EAW pivot system lets the optic be removed and reattached with repeatable positioning, which is useful when switching between optics or returning the rifle to open sights.
• LM rail interface: The rail-specific upper is made for scopes with an LM rail, giving a secure, precisely aligned connection without relying on separate ring sizing.
• Steel construction: A steel mount body provides the rigidity and wear resistance expected on a hunting rifle that sees regular use and repeated mounting cycles.
• Rifle-specific fit: This version is built for the Mauser 4000, helping achieve a clean installation matched to the rifle’s action geometry.
• Made in Germany: German manufacture and EAW’s long focus on scope mounts support consistent machining quality for dependable fit and repeatability.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are the company’s classic quick-detachable mounting system and remain a core part of the EAW lineup. EAW states that it developed and launched this pivot-mount design more than 50 years ago, and the concept is still valued for one practical reason: it allows a riflescope to be removed and reattached without changing the point of impact. That makes the series especially relevant for hunters who use more than one optic on the same rifle or who want the option of returning to another aiming device.

The series is built for common rifles and long guns and is known for its adjustable front and rear mount-foot fit, which helps the installer fine-tune engagement for a precise lock-up. Within the broader family, EAW also offers variants for different firearm types, including a lever-operated version intended for break-action firearms. Across the range, the design philosophy is mechanical repeatability, solid material choice and a low-profile fit tailored to specific rifle models and optic interfaces. In practical use, EAW Pivot Mounts suit traditional hunting rifles where secure attachment, repeat zero and the ability to swap optics matter more than a one-size-fits-all mounting solution.

About the EAW pivot mount, LM rail, Mauser 4000

This EAW pivot mount is a rifle-specific mounting solution for the Mauser 4000 and is configured for scopes with an LM rail. Instead of using conventional scope rings, the rail interface matches the optic’s mounting rail directly, which simplifies alignment and gives a clean, integrated connection between scope and rifle. For users who prefer railed hunting optics, this format also avoids the need to match tube diameter.

The main advantage of this model is the combination of the EAW pivot mechanism with a platform tailored to one rifle family and one optic interface. On a practical level, that means the scope can be detached when needed for transport, service or a change of aiming setup, then reattached in the same position with the repeatability expected from the pivot system. This is particularly useful on a hunting rifle where the optic may be removed seasonally or exchanged for another sighting solution.

Steel construction gives the mount the stiffness and long-term durability expected from a component that must hold alignment under recoil and through repeated opening and closing cycles. Because it is made specifically for the Mauser 4000, the mount is intended to sit correctly on that action rather than relying on a universal compromise. The result is a traditional pivot mount for hunters who want a secure, repeatable and rifle-matched way to use an LM-rail scope on the Mauser 4000.

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. That long specialization is central to the brand’s reputation in the sporting optics market.

Today, EAW is known for manufacturing pivot, slide-on or roll-off, and claw mounts for riflescopes, alongside thermal imaging products and more recent tactical mounting solutions. Production moved from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. Within the hunting and shooting sector, EAW is particularly associated with precise, rifle-specific mounting systems made in Germany.

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: Heym SR 40
• Compatibility below: Kimber 82 (With Holes)
• Compatibility below: Mauser 4000

Warranty

EAW provides a 30-year warranty on its mounts and mount parts. For this mount, that long warranty period supports its role as a durable steel mounting solution intended for long-term rifle use.