Ethan Allen guns on Youtube
Many video’s can be found on YouTube showcasing guns from Ethan Allen.
Since not all of the videos are particularly noteworthy, I’ve made a selection on this page that are worth watching.
Ian McCollum from the Forgotten Weapons channel gives a brief introduction into the Allen pepperboxes.
Mark Twain, the famous writer, once quoted that the pepperbox was more dangerous for the people around the target than for the
target itself.
This video from the InRange channel discuss the topic of the effectiveness of the Allen pepperboxes including a demo shooting. It will take away many “negative” myths around the pepperbox and demonstrate that it was a pretty effective weapon for close-range self-protection.
A nice video from the Cap and Ball channel treating also the topic of the effectiveness and accuracy of the Allen pepperboxes, including demo shooting.
A brief look at the Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Navy Revolver.
A peak into some neat features of the Allen & Wheelock Centerhammer Army percussion revolver
A very interesting video from the Dr. Durell Shepard channel on the rare Tap (Faucet) Breech Rifle. The video demonstrates the operation and mechanics of the rifle. Furthermore instructions on how to make the black powder cartridges to bring this well designed and beautiful antique rifle back to live.
A nice video from Ian McCollum of the Forgotten Weapons channel giving on overview of the Drop Breech Rifle.
The famous auction house Rock Island Auctions showcasing a beautiful E.Allen Hinged Breech Double Barrel Shotgun that is up for sale in their 2023 December auction.
An interesting video from the John Loken channel on the Drop Breech Rifle. John shows how to operate and shoot the rifle, including detailed information on how the create home-made black powder rimfire cartridges to bring this antique rifle back to life.
Another interesting video from the John Loken channel, this time on the Hinged Breech Double Barrel Shotgun. As in the previous video, John shows the operation of the rifle and gives details about the cartridge reloading.