Is something you don't see every day, at least these days. An unfinished, in the box, Sharon Trade Rifle kit. Everything is there except for a ramrod, as far as I can tell.
An acquaintance who was interested in a Lyman GPR I had for sale a few years ago purchased this, I believe, in an online auction. He contacted me a few months ago and asked if I'd put it together for him. I just happened to need a "Winter project".
I have not seen one of these kits since I was but a wee lad in the late 70's / early 80's. It honestly looks like an iron mounted T/C Hawken except the butt stock seems a bit more slim, comb to toe. I'd really like to do this gun justice and make it as representative as possible of a mid 19th century trade rifle, if that is even possible given what there is to work with. I hope some of the more knowledgeable individuals amongst us can point me in the right direction with some examples or information as where to look for such.
