EAW XS pivot mount, 30 mm, Mauser K 98 (with bulb)

• Repeatable quick-detach design: The EAW XS pivot mount lets a riflescope be removed and reattached without changing the point of impact, which is valuable when one rifle is used with more than one optic or when open sights need to remain available.
• 30 mm scope interface: The 30 mm ring format suits many hunting and sporting riflescopes, giving a solid steel mounting solution for common optic configurations on Mauser-pattern rifles.
• Steel construction: A steel mount body adds the rigidity and wear resistance needed for long-term use on a bolt-action rifle, helping the mount keep its fit through repeated installation cycles.
• Mauser K 98 with bulb fit: This version is made specifically for the Mauser K 98 action with bulb, which matters because a model-specific base geometry is essential for correct alignment and dependable locking.
• German-made mounting system: Built in Germany as part of the EAW pivot-mount family, it follows a design focused on precise fit, service life and practical interchangeability in the field.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are built around a long-established idea: a riflescope mount should return to the rifle with repeatable zero while still being easy to remove when the shooter wants to switch optics or use iron sights. EAW states that it developed and launched this pivot-mount system more than 50 years ago, and it remains one of the company’s core mount categories for common rifles and long guns.

A defining characteristic of the series is its practical field use. The mount is designed so a scope can be detached and reattached without shifting the point of impact, which makes the system useful for hunters who alternate between different sighting setups. EAW also describes the pivot mount as suitable for use with a second scope or aiming device. To support precise installation, the front and rear mount-foot fits are adjustable, allowing the mount to be set up correctly for the individual rifle. Within the wider family, EAW also offers a lever-operated variant for break-action firearms, showing that the series is built around the same repeatable mounting principle across different rifle platforms.

About the EAW XS pivot mount, 30 mm, Mauser K 98 (with bulb)

The EAW XS pivot mount, 30 mm, Mauser K 98 (with bulb) is a model-specific scope mount for shooters using a Mauser K 98 action with bulb and a riflescope with a 30 mm main tube. Its purpose is straightforward: provide a secure, repeatable mounting platform that matches the geometry of this classic action while preserving the main advantage of the pivot system, namely the ability to remove and reinstall the optic without losing the rifle’s established zero.

That makes this mount especially relevant for traditional hunting rifles and custom Mauser-based builds where flexibility matters as much as strength. A pivot mount is useful when the rifle may carry different optics for different roles, or when the shooter wants to clear the receiver and restore access to the rifle’s original sight line. Because this is an XS version within the EAW system, it belongs to the same family of detachable steel mounts intended for dependable lock-up and repeatable positioning.

The use of steel construction is important in practice. On a bolt-action rifle, steel helps the mount resist wear at the contact points and maintain consistent engagement over many mounting cycles. Combined with the dedicated Mauser fit, that gives the mount the mechanical stability expected from a permanent rifle installation, while still offering the convenience of a detachable optic setup. For shooters building a classic sporting rifle around a 30 mm scope, this mount provides a precise and durable interface rather than a generic one-size-fits-all solution.

About EAW

EAW traces its history 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.

Today, EAW is known for German-made mounting systems for sporting and tactical firearms, including pivot mounts, slide-on or roll-off mounts, and claw mounts. The company also offers thermal imaging cameras, but its reputation in this category rests on long experience in scope-mount engineering and model-specific fit. Production moved from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. That long specialization is directly relevant to products such as the EAW XS pivot mount, where precise fit and repeatable alignment matter more than broad universality.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Mount series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• Scope / Sight type: 30 mm
• Compatibility Above: 30 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 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 interface intended for long-term rifle use.