Make: Rottweil
Model: 72 AAT Super Trap Combo
Serial Number: 67529 All serialized parts match.
Year of Manufacture: 1977 AC date code.
Caliber: 12 Gauge 2 3/4" Shells
Action Type: Over Under Shotgun, with Single Selective removable inertial trigger & Ejectors. There is a barrel selector built into the trigger. The safety does not automatically reset.
Barrel Length: 32" for the over under set, 34" for the un-single set.
Choke: The Unsingle barrel has a fixed FULL choke. The Over Under set has fixed FULL over Improved Modified.
Sights / Optics: Both raised ribs have white bead front sights and white mid beads. Both ribs feature tramline style serrations.
Stock Configuration & Condition: This shotgun includes 2 stock sets. The installed set has a checkered full finger shelf forend with a semi-pistol grip stock, with fully adjustable comb, Gracoil adjustable butt plate, and kick-eez recoil pad. In its current configuration the shotgun weighs 8lbs 15oz with the O/U barrel set. The installed wood shows some minor compressions and surface level lines scattered throughout. There is a small crack forming from the left edge of the lower tang. The buffer functions correctly. There are no chips. The grip shows a notable compression on the leading edge, the butt pad shows very minor rub wear. The right side of the forend also shows a crack. Overall this set is in Fair condition.
The second set includes a smooth full finger shelf forend with a left handed semi-pistol grip stock, with fully adjustable comb, Gracoil adjustable butt plate, and Pachmayr recoil pad. This set shows missing finish, scratches, and compressions. There are no cracks. There is a chip missing from where the forend iron would go. The buffer functions correctly. The butt pad shows some wear from age and is still pliable. Overall this set is in Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued barrels, silver toned receiver finish.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: Both the bores on the Over Under set and on the un-single set are mirror bright with no erosion/pitting. The forcing cones show minor visible lines from use and visible plastic fouling. In this writer’s opinion the bores rate 9.25/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. The forend iron, the rear edge of the trigger guard, and the left side of the tang lever show finish loss. Both barrel sets show minor scattered marks, dirt in the recesses of the ribs and rub wear from the forend that is mostly concealed when assembled. The unsingle set has a notable nick in the left side of the rib. Both blocks and the inside of the action show some rub wear from use. The right side rear edge of the receiver shows a rub mark. Overall this set is in about Good+-Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The both barrel sets lock up solidly with no play. The safety does not engage automatically when the action is opened but does function properly when engaged manually. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This shotgun includes both barrel sets, and extra stock set.
Our Assessment: This Rottweil 72 AAT Super Trap Combo was manufactured in 1977 and is an impressive dedicated trap configuration offering two barrel sets for different shooting applications. The primary set features 32-inch over-under barrels with fixed Full over Improved Modified chokes, while the second set consists of a substantial 34-inch un-single barrel with a fixed Full choke. Both sets have raised ribs featuring tramline-style serrations, along with white bead front and mid beads that provide a clear, consistent sighting reference. The shotgun is also equipped with a removable single selective inertial trigger, allowing the trigger group to be removed for maintenance.
The shotgun also includes two complete stock and forend sets. The installed set features a checkered full-finger-shelf forend and semi-pistol grip stock with a fully adjustable comb, Gracoil adjustable butt plate, and Kick-Eez recoil pad. The second set features a smooth full-finger-shelf forend and left-handed semi-pistol grip stock, also equipped with a fully adjustable comb and Gracoil adjustable butt plate, but fitted with a Pachmayr recoil pad. With its 32-inch over-under and 34-inch unsingle barrel sets, removable trigger group, and two fully adjustable stock configurations, including a dedicated left-handed setup, this 1977 Rottweil 72 Super Trap is an unusually complete and versatile trap package.
