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Posted: 1/11/2015 4:21:56 AM EDT
I'm going to take a look at a safe on Monday and wanted some opinions as to what it's worth. It's an antique double-door model made by Barnes out of Pittsburgh, PA and it has a known, working combo. The seller says it's approx. 6'6" tall, 4' wide, and 2'6" deep. There is a large set of outer double doors that open to reveal a smaller set. He says it weighs between 2500-3000 lbs. It's located at a warehouse with access to a forklift, so loading it onto my trailer will be a non-issue.
Here are some pics of similar looking safes. 
Thoughts on price? |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 4:43:35 AM EDT
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So far it is pretty typical.
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Posted: 1/11/2015 4:47:53 AM EDT
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DAY 1
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Posted: 1/11/2015 4:54:48 AM EDT
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Those massive doors take up so much space it holds what, a pack of tic tacs?
 I'd give up durability for capacity when it comes to firearm storage, unless I had guns worth $10k+ each.
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Posted: 1/11/2015 5:12:55 AM EDT
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What are you gonna store in there? Unless that one is free, I'd keep looking.
Those doors are too thick to store many guns. |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 5:35:14 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/11/2015 5:39:34 AM EDT
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I have one with similar outside dimensions, larger inside.
Still not enough room... 
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Posted: 1/11/2015 8:46:42 AM EDT
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The interior dimensions he gave me are 55" tall, 44" wide, and 22" deep. Also forgot to put that he's asking $800.
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Posted: 1/11/2015 8:48:51 AM EDT
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When buying a safe, ALWAYS buy 2-3X what you think you will need (spacewise).
It will still be wayyyyy too small, but at least you tried.  |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 8:55:34 AM EDT
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The interior dimensions he gave me are 55" tall, 44" wide, and 22" deep. Also forgot to put that he's asking $800. if those are the interior, with doors like shown above, its going to be 7 feet tall, 6 feet wide, 4 feet deep, and weight 3000 lbs. no thanks |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 8:56:50 AM EDT
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Still seems like a kinda high price for the safe. although a regular gun safe with similar inside dimensions would be around the same price if not more. Also what does it weigh?? if they can put it on a trailer with a fork, how are you going to get it off and moved at home? |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 8:59:17 AM EDT
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Will be interested in seeing it fall through the floor of the trailer.
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Posted: 1/11/2015 9:00:55 AM EDT
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When buying a safe, ALWAYS buy 2-3X what you think you will need (spacewise). It will still be wayyyyy too small, but at least you tried. Truth! Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 9:01:51 AM EDT
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The interior dimensions he gave me are 55" tall, 44" wide, and 22" deep. Also forgot to put that he's asking $800. You could get a nice, new safe for around that much... |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 9:03:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: if those are the interior, with doors like shown above, its going to be 7 feet tall, 6 feet wide, 4 feet deep, and weight 3000 lbs. no thanks Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: The interior dimensions he gave me are 55" tall, 44" wide, and 22" deep. Also forgot to put that he's asking $800. if those are the interior, with doors like shown above, its going to be 7 feet tall, 6 feet wide, 4 feet deep, and weight 3000 lbs. no thanks |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 9:05:18 AM EDT
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You could get a nice, new safe RSC for around that much... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The interior dimensions he gave me are 55" tall, 44" wide, and 22" deep. Also forgot to put that he's asking $800. You could get a nice, new safe RSC for around that much... |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 9:10:13 AM EDT
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You can get them to put it on your trailer with a forklift, but how are you going to get it off when you get it home ?
Not that it can't be done, but you better have a game plan. |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 9:12:25 AM EDT
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I have one with similar outside dimensions, larger inside. Still not enough room... <a href="http://s192.photobucket.com/user/chadwimc/media/garage7.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z64/chadwimc/garage7.jpg</a> <a href="http://s192.photobucket.com/user/chadwimc/media/gun4.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z64/chadwimc/gun4.jpg</a> The Fudd is strong here. 
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Posted: 1/11/2015 9:12:48 AM EDT
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The interior dimensions he gave me are 55" tall, 44" wide, and 22" deep. Also forgot to put that he's asking $800. 
Math doesn't seem to add up, but if it's a functional safe in good working condition, and if you can do the handling safely, and if you're sure you want a beast like that, I say go for it. Those side walls look like they're thicker than 4 in. Does that height measurement include the wheels, or is it just the safe body? «tc2k11» |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 9:20:08 AM EDT
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The Fudd is strong here.
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I have one with similar outside dimensions, larger inside. Still not enough room... <a href="http://s192.photobucket.com/user/chadwimc/media/garage7.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z64/chadwimc/garage7.jpg</a> <a href="http://s192.photobucket.com/user/chadwimc/media/gun4.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z64/chadwimc/gun4.jpg</a> The Fudd is strong here.
And jealousy raises its ugly head...That's only *ONE* safe...
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Posted: 1/11/2015 9:47:23 AM EDT
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That's a pretty cool safe. I'd buy it just for the hell of it.
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Posted: 1/11/2015 9:49:23 AM EDT
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In on 1.
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Posted: 1/11/2015 10:21:56 AM EDT
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One thing I've learned when it comes to safes is #1 the stated capacity is always half of what it says (unless you want your firearms literally laying on top of each other), and #2 bigger IS always better. I have 3 safes and still not enough storage, so I agree with one of the previous posters, worry about capacity first, then durability, but fire rated is a must.
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Posted: 1/11/2015 10:29:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: One thing I've learned when it comes to safes is #1 the stated capacity is always half of what it says (unless you want your firearms literally laying on top of each other), and #2 bigger IS always better. I have 3 safes and still not enough storage, so I agree with one of the previous posters, worry about capacity first, then durability, but fire rated is a must. |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 10:34:26 AM EDT
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The Fudd is strong here.
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I have one with similar outside dimensions, larger inside. Still not enough room... <a href="http://s192.photobucket.com/user/chadwimc/media/garage7.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z64/chadwimc/garage7.jpg</a> <a href="http://s192.photobucket.com/user/chadwimc/media/gun4.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z64/chadwimc/gun4.jpg</a> The Fudd is strong here.
Not if the XM177-E2 is real. 
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Posted: 1/11/2015 10:38:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Safe Fire rating for any fire that burns the structure down essentially will result in the contents being lost as well. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: One thing I've learned when it comes to safes is #1 the stated capacity is always half of what it says (unless you want your firearms literally laying on top of each other), and #2 bigger IS always better. I have 3 safes and still not enough storage, so I agree with one of the previous posters, worry about capacity first, then durability, but fire rated is a must. |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 11:22:55 AM EDT
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I bet that much steel weighs 5k or more. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The interior dimensions he gave me are 55" tall, 44" wide, and 22" deep. Also forgot to put that he's asking $800. if those are the interior, with doors like shown above, its going to be 7 feet tall, 6 feet wide, 4 feet deep, and weight 3000 lbs. no thanks Is it possible most of the volume is fire-retardant material, not steel? |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 11:36:33 AM EDT
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I personally would pass on the safe.
It's age and weight being the two biggest reason not to mention that for $800 you can get a much lighter and new unit. It will not be as secure but it won't weigh as much as an elephant either. |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 11:46:41 AM EDT
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Get it.
You'll never get a modern safe of that beauty and quality at anywhere near that price. Size/Dimensions be damned. They just aren't making those anymore and you'll be proud when you own it.
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Posted: 1/11/2015 1:33:21 PM EDT
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If your dimensions are close I think you are too light on the estimated weight.
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Posted: 1/11/2015 1:43:18 PM EDT
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Is it possible most of the volume is fire-retardant material, not steel? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The interior dimensions he gave me are 55" tall, 44" wide, and 22" deep. Also forgot to put that he's asking $800. if those are the interior, with doors like shown above, its going to be 7 feet tall, 6 feet wide, 4 feet deep, and weight 3000 lbs. no thanks Is it possible most of the volume is fire-retardant material, not steel? No A safe of that age is solid steel |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 1:45:50 PM EDT
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That's a pretty cool safe. I'd buy it just for the hell of it. Same |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 1:47:19 PM EDT
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If it works, you can transport it, and you have a place to store it, I say go for it.
Clean up/repaint the outside and make it look good. |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 2:05:06 PM EDT
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Assuming solid steel weighing 0.2833 lbs. per cu. in., with the given outside (78x48x30 in.) and inside (55x44x22 in.) dimensions, that's a volume of 112320-53240=59080 cu. in., and a weight of almost 17k lbs.
If you take 8 in. off the height for the wheels/base, that's still 13.5k lbs. ETA: Show work: (78*48*30-55*44*22)*0.2833=16737.364 lbs (70*48*30-55*44*22)*0.2833=13473.748 lbs «tc2k11» |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 2:07:24 PM EDT
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Is it possible most of the volume is fire-retardant material, not steel?
No A safe of that age is solid steel There are laminated steel safes, as well as cast iron fire safes. The safe in the photo is a fire safe. It will have a fairly then outer layer of cast iron (if it's as old as the first safe shown), or if it's a bit newer, mild steel. Those big thick doors will be filled with a cast insulation. The thickness of the fire fill will determine the weight. Thin walled version of a safe that size can easily weigh 2,000 to 3,000 pounds. Thicker walled versions can weigh up to 6,000. If the safe was laminated steel, it would likely have a pressure system to force the doors closed. A laminated safe that size would easily be over 10,000 pounds. |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 2:07:32 PM EDT
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I bought out a watch repair shop about 20 years ago that had a very similar safe. The guy offered it to me for $400.00. A week later he reduced the price to $300.00. A couple of months later he called me and asked me if I wanted it for free. It probably weighed 4500 pounds or more and I had nowhere to put it. Safes like this are hard to get rid of, I think $800.00 is about twice what it's worth.
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Posted: 1/11/2015 2:08:49 PM EDT
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Do It. Old safes are cool. There is one just like that near me in a church...........basement
 . If I knew how to get it out of there I'd offer them a "donation" for that safe.
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Posted: 1/11/2015 2:12:13 PM EDT
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There are laminated steel safes, as well as cast iron fire safes. The safe in the photo is a fire safe. It will have a fairly then outer layer of cast iron (if it's as old as the first safe shown), or if it's a bit newer, mild steel. Those big thick doors will be filled with a cast insulation. The thickness of the fire fill will determine the weight. Thin walled version of a safe that size can easily weigh 2,000 to 3,000 pounds. Thicker walled versions can weigh up to 6,000. If the safe was laminated steel, it would likely have a pressure system to force the doors closed. A laminated safe that size would easily be over 10,000 pounds. That's the only way the given weight makes sense. «tc2k11» |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 2:28:48 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/11/2015 4:18:15 PM EDT
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I'll update tomorrow after we go to check it out. We have a plan to get it off of the trailer that will put our collective redneck ingenuity to the test. If all else fails, my friend across town has a forklift that he can bring over.
DAY 2! |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 4:32:01 PM EDT
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on a semi-related note, someone just popped a vial of "burglar repellent" in an old safe in the town I'm in.
http://www.inforum.com/news/3653026-chemical-spill-clears-downtown-fargo-building |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 7:05:33 PM EDT
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on a semi-related note, someone just popped a vial of "burglar repellent" in an old safe in the town I'm in. Yeah...but look at the money they saved by not having a professional deal with it......... |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 7:07:45 PM EDT
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Do It. Old safes are cool. There is one just like that near me in a church...........basement . If I knew how to get it out of there I'd offer them a "donation" for that safe. Contact a local locksmith to see if he knows any safe movers. The local locksmith shop here is always buying old safes like OP's and he has guys lined up to buy them to use as gun safes. Either the guys in his shop move those safes or he knows of a firm that moves them. You'll probably find out something similar for your area. |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 7:10:42 PM EDT
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Glad I don't know you, enjoy the move!
Buddy bought a house with an upright piano in the basement, after he showed me around I congratulated him and then pointed to the piano. "you're dead to me now".
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Posted: 1/11/2015 7:22:43 PM EDT
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Stupid phone.
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Posted: 1/11/2015 7:23:43 PM EDT
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Hell, buy it run it across the scales at a junkyard and use the extra money to buy a nice one.
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Posted: 1/12/2015 6:46:29 PM EDT
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Dragging it home right now. It's putting a pretty good hurting on my small 7k flatbed trailer. I think it might weigh closer to 4k.
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Posted: 1/12/2015 8:42:27 PM EDT
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Pictures... Or it did not happen! :) ... Hopefully eventually through your rehab work.
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Posted: 1/12/2015 8:46:51 PM EDT
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Dragging it home right now. It's putting a pretty good hurting on my small 7k flatbed trailer. I think it might weigh closer to 4k. Nice! |
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Posted: 1/12/2015 9:23:33 PM EDT
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Interior shot. This will all be ripped out to make room for rifle storage.
Inner doors. They're something close to 3/16" steel. The outer doors are 5.5" 
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Posted: 1/12/2015 9:27:40 PM EDT
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It's been raining here all day so crappy ipotato pics are all I could get tonight.
To whoever was calculating the weight based on it being solid steel, it's not. I pulled a tape on the exterior and interior and came up with 20k lbs (using the previous poster's formulas). I'll dig into it deeper once it's off the trailer and into the garage. 66"x55"x32" exterior and 54"x44"x19" usable interior. |
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