Sheep Wagons

Sheep Wagon for SaleA marvel of practicality and efficiency
A home on wheels with an interesting history, the traditional design for this wagon came into use in the 1880's with the rapid expansion of the sheep business throughout the West. Compact, efficient living space with well-designed storage areas, built-in benches, retractable table, wood stove, and a sleeping berth were common to all sheep wagons. However, the design variations are such that no two sheep wagons seem to be exactly alike. Although still used by herders on some ranges, the most popular use for today's sheep wagon is as an interesting and unique guest cabin.
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The Hansen Wheel and Wagon Sheep Camps

Below are a variety we have built or restored in the past. Some with modern liberties and others very historically accurate. In our replica sheep wagons we have incorporated, what we feel are the premier design elements gathered from our research. We feel this enhances our sheep wagon design with what we call the best of the best. As you view the details, notice some of the accessories such as the oak cabinets, the sliding lantern rack, the chest of drawers beneath the bed. Some unique characteristics we have copied from these designs are the lantern can be slid from the kitchen to the bed room. The leg of the table doubles as a locking device to stow the table when moving camp. It is these simple but clever characteristics that our signature features of our Hansen Wheel and Wagon Sheep Camps.

The Wagons Below are Examples of Our Custom Work, You Can Choose From Any of the Options Below to Create Your Own Unique Sheep Wagon.


Copper Sheep Wagon

Copper Top Sheep Wagon

This is a modern rendition of a sheep wagon. Our customer brought in an original wagon to restore but wanted to add a few non traditional attributes like electricity, including the outside light. We also constructed a side bay window, and lined the roof with copper.

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Sheep Wagon

Canvas Top Sheep Wagon

This is a historic early sheep wagon. The undercarriage is original but the body is new construction we replicated from another wagon in the shop. The end panels are canvas, and the roof is double lined canvas. Some of the historic add on's in  this wagon are the sliding lantern rack and hooks above the stove.

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Sheep Wagon

Distressed Copper

Top Sheep Wagon

This restoration was built to have an aged appearance. The copper roof was treated with an acid etched finish. This also helps to weatherproof the wagon top. The interior of the roof is lined with canvas for a brighter look. Inside there is an original sheep herder's stove and oven to cook biscuits. The cabinets are all oak and the walls have pine wainscoting. There are side boot boxes and a larger rear window.

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Sheep Wagon

Canvas Top Sheep Wagon

Here is 100% authentic restored sheep wagon. The gear is a Wynona High Wheel Mountain Gear. The body was designed with a unusually long rear boot. The canvas is doubled on the roof of the wagon. The cabinets are much simpler on this original wagon.

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