EAW pivot mount, S&B Convex rail, Zastava Mini Mauser

• Repeatable quick-detach design: The EAW pivot system lets the optic be removed and reattached without changing the rifle’s zero, which is useful when switching between a day scope, a second optic or open sights.
• Made for S&B Convex Rail optics: This version is built for Schmidt & Bender Convex Rail scopes, giving a secure rail interface without separate rings and keeping the setup clean and mechanically consistent.
• Rifle-specific fit for Mini Mauser actions: The mount is configured for the Zastava 85 Mini Mauser and Remington 799, so it matches the receiver geometry these compact actions require.
• Steel construction: A steel mount body provides the rigidity needed to hold alignment under recoil and repeated removal cycles, which matters for dependable return-to-zero performance.
• 30-year warranty: EAW backs its mounts with a 30-year warranty, reflecting the brand’s long-term focus on durable, serviceable mounting systems.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are the company’s classic quick-detach mounting system and remain one of the core lines in the EAW range. EAW states that it developed and launched this design more than 50 years ago, and the concept is still valued for hunters and rifle owners who want a scope mount that can be removed and reattached while maintaining a consistent point of impact. That makes the series especially relevant for rifles that may be used with more than one optic or with iron sights at different times.

A defining characteristic of the series is its adjustable front and rear mount-foot fit. In practice, that gives the installer room to fine-tune the mount to the rifle and optic combination for a precise, tension-controlled fit. The pivot design is intended for common rifles and long guns, and the system is known for combining secure lock-up with practical day-to-day handling. Within the broader EAW lineup, the pivot mount sits as a traditional, mechanically focused solution for shooters who value repeatability, rifle-specific fit and the flexibility to use a second scope or aiming device without turning the rifle into a permanent single-optic setup.

About the EAW pivot mount, S&B Convex rail, Zastava Mini Mauser

This version of the EAW pivot mount is built specifically for rifles that use the Zastava 85 Mini Mauser or Remington 799 action pattern and for optics with the S&B Convex Rail interface. That combination matters because it gives a rifle-specific lower assembly and a scope-specific upper interface, reducing compromise in the fit between rifle and optic. For a compact Mauser-type hunting rifle, that kind of dedicated geometry helps keep the optic installation stable and correctly aligned.

The use of a steel construction suits the role of a pivot mount. Steel brings the stiffness and wear resistance needed in the locking surfaces of a detachable mount, especially when the optic is removed and reinstalled over time. The practical benefit is not simply strength on paper, but the ability to preserve fit and repeatability through regular field use. On a rifle that may be carried hard, transported often or used with more than one sighting setup, that consistency is one of the main reasons to choose a pivot system in the first place.

The S&B Convex Rail top configuration also gives this mount a clean, integrated way to secure a compatible scope without separate ring halves around the tube. For the user, that means a tidy installation and a mounting solution tailored to a premium rail-equipped optic. Combined with the pivot mechanism, it creates a practical setup for hunting rifles where reliable return to zero and fast optic removal are more important than a universal one-size-fits-all mount.

About EAW

EAW traces its origins to 1919, when Ernst Apel founded the company in Würzburg, Germany. The brand is closely associated with riflescope mounting systems and 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 best known for mechanically precise solutions such as pivot, slide-on and claw mounts.

Over time, EAW expanded its product range while staying rooted in the hunting and shooting optics field. The company moved production from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. In addition to traditional scope mounts, EAW also offers thermal imaging products and introduced a dedicated line of mounts for tactical applications in 2023. Across these categories, the company’s reputation rests on rifle-specific fit, durable metal construction and repeatable mounting solutions made in Germany.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Mount series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• Scope / Sight type: S&B Convex Rail
• Compatibility above: S&B Convex Rail
• Compatibility below: Remington 799
• Compatibility below: Zastava 85 Mini Mauser

Warranty

EAW covers this mount with a 30-year warranty. The stated period applies to EAW mounts and mount parts and reflects the brand’s long-term focus on durable, serviceable mounting systems.