Make: Rottweil

Model: Supersport

Serial Number: 147426

Year of Manufacture: 1980s

Caliber: 12 Gauge

Action Type: Break Action, Over/Under, Fed by Manual Shell Insertion

Barrel Length: 28”

Choke: Threaded Improved Cylinder over Cylinder.

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fiber optic bead mounted to the top of the ventilated rib. The rib is serrated to reduce glare while aiming.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is in a 2 piece wood configuration featuring a straight comb, ventilated rubber butttpad, checkered semi pistol grip, and checkered forend. The LOP is 14.5” The drop at heel is 1.75” The drop at comb is 1.5” The weight is 7.5 LBS. There are some very light scratches and compression marks present, there are no chips or cracks. The stock rates in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bores are bright. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 98% of its original metal finish. There are only some faint scratches present. The screw heads are sharp. The pins are clean. The markings are clear and sharp. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The barrels lock up tight to the receiver with no play. The top lever returns strongly to center. The safety and ejectors function properly. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: The Rottweil Supersport exemplifies West German craftsmanship and the high manufacturing standards of the 1980s. Produced by Dynamit Nobel AG, this model showcases the precision and dependability expected from a European sporting shotgun. Its use of Krupp fluid steel barrels and fine walnut highlights a balance of durability and aesthetics.

This particular example retains 98% of its original finish and sports a very clean set of bores with interchangeable chokes—Improved Cylinder and Cylinder currently installed. The over/under break action locks up tightly and offers reliable performance for sport shooting or upland hunting.

With its solid construction and refined finish, this shotgun is an excellent option for collectors seeking a well-kept example of German sporting arms, or for field shooters who appreciate reliable, elegant function. It’s a handsome, functional piece of West German sporting history.