Recknagel Two-Piece Base for 16mm Dovetail Mount for Mauser K98

• 16 mm dovetail interface: Built for tip-off mounts that clamp to a 16 mm prism, this two-piece base set provides a secure foundation for classic hunting optics while keeping the mounting system compact and mechanically simple.
• Model-specific Mauser K98 fit: The separate front and rear bases are matched to the Mauser K98 receiver pattern, which helps maintain proper alignment and makes the base set suitable for original rifles and many K98-pattern actions.
• Low 3.50 mm front base height: A low base height helps keep the optic close to the bore, supporting a more natural cheek weld and a cleaner rifle profile without unnecessary bulk above the action.
• Aluminium construction: The black anodized aluminium body keeps weight down while still providing the rigidity needed for a stable scope-mounting platform on a sporting or hunting rifle.
• 0 MOA inclination: With no built-in cant, the base is well suited to conventional hunting and general sporting setups where a straightforward optical zero is preferred over long-range elevation bias.

About the Recknagel Dovetail Bases Series

Recknagel Dovetail Bases are part of the company’s mounting range for hunting and sporting firearms, built around the established 16 mm dovetail prism format. In this system, the mount attaches to a prism with 30-degree side faces, creating a compact and mechanically direct interface that suits traditional European scope-mounting layouts. Rather than using a universal one-piece rail, the series relies on separate front and rear bases matched to specific rifle receivers, which allows the mount geometry to follow the action profile of each firearm.

That model-specific approach makes the series especially relevant for classic sporting rifles and Mauser-pattern actions where a clean, low-profile installation matters as much as secure optic support. Across the range, the bases are intended for tip-off mounts that engage the 16 mm prism, giving gunsmiths and experienced rifle owners a practical way to build a precise mounting solution around the rifle’s receiver shape. The result is a family of bases aimed at shooters who want a traditional dovetail setup with reliable fit, low mounting height, and compatibility with a wide variety of established rifle models.

About the Recknagel Two-Piece Base for 16mm Dovetail Mount for Mauser K98

The Recknagel Two-Piece Base for 16mm Dovetail Mount for Mauser K98 is designed for shooters building a classic optic setup on a Mauser K98 or a compatible K98-pattern action. Its role is straightforward but important: it provides the receiver-specific foundation needed to install a 16 mm dovetail tip-off mount without adding unnecessary height or visual bulk to the rifle. For traditional hunting rifles and sporting conversions based on the K98 system, that low, clean mounting style is often preferred because it preserves handling and keeps the optic line close to the bore.

The base set uses a two-piece layout, with separate front and rear elements rather than a full-length rail. In practice, this keeps the action area more open, maintains the classic appearance of the rifle, and avoids adding material where it is not needed. The 3.50 mm front base height supports a low-mounted optic arrangement, which can improve head position behind the scope and reduce the need for an overly raised cheek weld. Its aluminium construction helps limit added weight, making sense on a field rifle that may be carried for long periods.

With 0 MOA inclination, this base is configured for standard zeroing rather than specialist long-range correction. That makes it a sensible choice for general hunting optics and conventional sporting use, where a simple, receiver-matched mounting platform is more important than built-in elevation cant.

About Recknagel

Recknagel began in 1867, when Adolf Recknagel started manufacturing firearm sights in Albrechts near Suhl, Thuringia. The company is a German manufacturer focused on firearm and riflescope mounting systems, sights, and hunting accessories, with a product range that also includes triggers, safeties, Picatinny rails, and hunting silencers. This long involvement with mechanical firearm components is directly relevant to products such as scope bases, where machining accuracy and repeatable fit are essential.

Over time, Recknagel expanded its portfolio while remaining closely tied to mounting technology. The company introduced the ERATAC line of tactical mounts and accessories in 2010, and added lightweight hunting silencers in 2016. Recknagel relocated from Schweinfurt to Bergrheinfeld in 2006, and Dr. Moritz Fehrer acquired the company in 2022. Today, the brand is well known for German-made mounting solutions that serve both traditional hunting rifles and more modern tactical platforms.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Recknagel
• Series: Recknagel Dovetail Bases
• Made in: Germany
• Mount type: 16 mm Dovetail
• Material: Aluminium
• Color: Black
• Base height BH: 3.50 mm
• Inclination: 0 MOA
• 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
• Compatibility above: Recknagel 16 mm Dovetail bases

Warranty

10 years. Recknagel specifies a ten-year warranty for this mount base set, matching the product’s role as a durable, model-specific mounting component for long-term sporting and hunting use.