ca. 1880 - 1930
The buckboard, also known as a buck wagon, was a simple and very practical wagon for the American of the frontier. It was typically made of a very springy wood such as ash, which served as a form of natural shock absorber. Later models had as many as three seats with springs to make the ride smoother for the passengers. The buckboard seems to have gotten its name from its motion when it passes over bumps in the road, a kind of bucking.
The buckboard eventually gave rise to a good number of variants. These include the buckboard-barouche which was used as a stage, and the buckboard wagon, which was somewhat smaller.
This wagon was brought at an auction in Scottsdale, Arizona in 1984. it was in relatively good condition and, as a result, Mr. Sterquell only did a few minor repairs and it left it with its original look. There is a small brass plate on the right front of the wagon with the number nine on it. The plate was most likely used as a form of identification for either a business or government organization, although this is only speculation.