Rottweil Model 72 American Skeet 12 Gauge Over/Under, 26.75 in Barrels, Fixed Cylinder/Cylinder, Coin Receiver, 1979 Italian, Original Case & Sub-Gauge Tubes
This Rottweil Model 72 American Skeet is a 12 gauge over/under built in Italy in 1979 and imported by Eastern Sports International. It features 26.75 inch barrels with a ventilated rib, fixed Cylinder/Cylinder chokes, and clear Italian proof marks. The coin-finished receiver carries tasteful border and rosette engraving with round crest panels, and the walnut stock is outfitted for skeet with a beavertail forend and ventilated recoil pad. It comes complete with a fitted 20/28/.410 sub-gauge tube set, tools, spare springs, and the original hard case.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor marks on the butt-pad, near the trigger guard, and on the barrel. The barrel fit is loose. The release is at 6 o'clock and may need replacement soon. The firing pins are in good condition. Ejection timing is good.
Stock fit shows slight right cast and slight toe-out.
What's Included
- Unbranded fitted sub-gauge tube set (20GA, 28GA, .410)
- Knock-out tools for sub-gauge tubes
- Installation hammer/mallet for tube set
- Spare springs
- Rottweil embroidered patch
- Original hard case with combination lock
The barrels measure 26.75 inches and are marked American Skeet on the left. Both tubes are stamped 18.4 mm and carry fixed Cylinder/Cylinder chokes, with a ventilated sighting rib featuring longitudinal slots, a front bead, and a mid-bead. Chamber markings read CAM 70 and 12/70, indicating 2 3/4 inch chambers.
The action is a break-action over/under with a single trigger and tang safety. Capacity is 2 rounds. Ejector timing is noted as good, and the firing pins are in good condition. The receiver wears a coin/nickel finish with light border and rosette engraving and round crest panels on the flanks and top, paired with blued barrels.
The stock set is walnut with checkering, a pistol grip, and a beavertail forend. A ventilated rubber recoil pad with a white-line spacer completes the skeet-oriented configuration. Fit notes include a slight right cast and slight toe-out.
Italian Gardone Val Trompia proof marks are present, including PSF FINITO and the AE date code for 1979, along with Made in Italy. The left side of the top barrel is marked with the U.S. importer line for Eastern Sports International, Siloam Springs, AR. This example also includes a fitted 20/28/.410 sub-gauge tube set with tools and spares, packaged in the original hard case.