Custom made per individual order, Marcel Thys & Sons manufactured fine quality double rifles and shotguns from 1960 to 2004. These shotguns and rifles were manufactured with many engraving and special order options. This game bird set comes with two consecutively serialized side lock shotguns (0111 and 0112) with each shotgun coming with two barrel sets. Each barrel set is serial numbered to the respective gun and have a concave matte solid rib with a single brass bead sight and ejectors. The top of each right barrel near the breech is marked "STE ALAR", and "M. THYS & FILS LIEGE BELGIUM" is on the top of the left near the breech. Shotgun "A" has two sets of barrels that both measure 28 1/4 inches in length and have 2 3/4 inch chambers and a gold inlaid "1" on top of the rib at the breech. One is choked improved modified/modified, and the other is choked improved cylinder/improved modified. Shotgun "B" has two sets of barrels, one measuring 29 inches in length and the other 28 1/4 inches. Both barrel sets have 2 3/4 inch chambers, are choked improved modified/extra full, and have gold inlaid "2" on top of the rib at the breech. The frames, locks, forearm hardware, break levers and trigger guards are engraved with relief floral scroll designs with a matte background. The engraver's signature is on the lower tang directly to the right of the triggers and on the bottom of the left fence. Philippe Grifnee studied under Master Engraver Rene Delcour and also engraved for Purdey and Holland & Holland in his career. His work is among the most sought after, especially since his untimely passing in 2012. The forearm hardware and the break levers also have a gold inlaid "1" or "2". The shotguns have tang mounted manual safeties, cocking indicators, blue barrels, niter blue double triggers and lock pins, removable locks, coin finished remaining parts and mounted with a nicely figured multi-point walnut forearms and straight grip stocks with teardrop flats and checkered bare butts. Shotgun "A:" Drop at the comb is 1 1/2 inches; drop at the heel is 1 3/4 inches; 1/4 inch cast off; and 3/4 inch toe out. The shotgun weighs 7 pounds and .2 ounces, and the length of pull is 14 3/4 inches. Shotgun "B:" Drop at the comb is 1 1/2 inches; drop at the heel is 2 inches; 1/4 inch cast off; and 3/4 inch toe out. The shotgun weighs 7 pounds, and the length of pull is 14 1/2 inches. Each shotgun comes with a hard leather takedown case with blue felt lining and Marcel Thys & Sons label affixed to the inside of the lid.

Near new with only light handling/storage marks. The case is very good plus with some minor edge wear and a few scuffs. The lining is excellent. A very nice made to order Master Engraved Marcel Thys & Sons shotgun set.

As described in "A."

Excellent. Both barrel sets retain 99% plus original blue finish. All of the bright niter blue finish remains on the triggers and lock pins. 99% plus original coin finish remains on the remaining metal surfaces. The wood is also excellent with a few minor pressure dents and handling marks. The checkering remains sharp. The case is very good with some scuffs, scratches and corner separation on the exterior, and the lining is excellent with only the slights contact wear.