Thys had a burglary at their shop about 3 years ago. They lost all of the unfinished and finished rifles that were there. The only ones saved were ones at regulating, colouring etc.

This put them in a hole they couldn't get out of as most of the guns had at least half of the amount already paid and spent. They made good on all of the ordered guns even though they had to start over with their savings. It took about 2 years and I'm not sure they are done yet.

Marcel is only 62 and is semi retired. At one time he owned the Browning Engravers. He still dabbles as does Eric who did most of the fitting. Diedier does stocks and teaches, and Corrine still engraves and is becoming quite good.

I think that eventually Marcel Thys and Sons will be back but not for awhile yet. I would guess Marcel is finished for good though.