George Hoenig: The Brain Behind the Rotary Action Shotgun

George Hoenig, a master gunsmith and talented inventor, hails from Idaho. His passion for firearms and their mechanics sparked his career, leading to the creation of the Rotary Action Shotgun. Not just a gunsmith, Hoenig has been a machinist, design engineer, and prototype fabricator throughout his career. His deep understanding of firearms’ intricacies is evident in his creations, which combine the best of traditional and modern firearm principles.

Hoenig’s ingenuity and dedication culminated in the creation of the over/under Rotary Action Shotgun. His innovative design took years of laborious prototyping, testing, and tweaking before it became the impressive firearm that exists today. The Rotary Action Shotgun’s invention illustrates Hoenig’s genius, as he meticulously solved the issues commonly associated with traditional shotguns.

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