Some of the most beautiful work of this craftsman, and many others, are in this book “Liège Gunmakers through their Work. 1800 - 1950”.
For more detail see: LIEGE GUNMAKERS
Bosset Nicolas Jampsin
Round, smooth barrels in calibre 14.5 mm with silver back sight on each barrel. Flintlock signed "N. J. Bosset à Liège".
Slightly carved walnut stick with horn nose and embossed silver decorations. Wooden loading rod with retaining ring. Length 39 cm.
Nicolas-Jampsin Bosset is said to have been active between 1732 and 1749. But other sources mention his death in 1741...
In any case, he has partnered with
François Couna
in 1732 to supply 25,000 rifles to Holland.
GP with the help of HPH.
