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Make: Liberty Safes
Model: Centurion 24 gun safe.
Amount of gun storage advertised: 24 guns.
Amount of guns stored: 10 long guns and three handguns.
Doors open. Currently storing 10 long guns and other miscellaneous contents
General contents: Shotguns, rifles, handguns, ammo, reloading equipment, silver coins, and silver flatware.
External configuration: Located in the basement of the house. The safe is bolted down into the concrete with Liberty’s anchoring hardware. The basement gets a little damp, so we put a foam mat underneath the safe to act as a moisture barrier for rust prevention.
Internal configuration: All of the long guns are on the right side, resting in the built-in gun rests. A center partition separates the long guns from miscellaneous valuables, including documents, silvers, and a revolver (still in the box). The upper shelf is used to store ammunition, reloading gear, and a couple more handguns.
Long guns on right side partition.
Upper shelf stocked with ammo.
Safe accessories: As mentioned, the safe is bolted to the concrete floor using a Liberty anchor kit. It also has a Drirod dehumidifier to keep the guns from rusting. The house has a Simplisafe security system, and a smoke detector in the basement near the safe.
Drirod dehumidifier
Favorite guns and other notable contents:
F.I.E 410 side-by-side double trigger shotgun. Great 410 coach gun. A lot of fun and easy to handle.
FIE 410 double barrel side by side
Browning “Baby Browning” .25 auto pistol. It’s just a neat little six shot pocket semi-auto. Got this one in the early 80’s I believe.
Baby Browning .25
Remington 12-A pump action .22 long rifle. Great little 12 round 22. It is a joy to shoot, and is my go to for garden varmint control.
Remington Model 12A 22 LR Pump Action
Also have a couple World War II bayonets, a few packs of silver eagles, junk silver (coins from before 1964, when they still had silver), and a set of silver flatware.
Unopened case of silver eagles
World War II bayonets
Silver flatware set
Safe queen: It would probably be the Browning Gold Hunter just because it’s never been fired. I’ve just never gotten around to shooting it; haven’t even taken the tag off.
Browning Gold Hunter 12 gauge semi automatic
Things that I like about it (pros): I’ve had it for about five years, and the lock has never given me any trouble. I’ve never had to have it serviced.. There’s plenty of room to store everything that I need to. I suppose if I pick up some new guns, I can always reorganize things, and store a few in the gun rests on the left side of the safe. There would be plenty of room for that.
I got a decent deal on it. I think it cost $700 delivered at the time.
S&G mechanical combination lock
Things that I don’t like about it (cons): The shelving seems a little flimsy in it (as you can see by the pictures). There’s a pretty heavy amount of ammo on the top shelf, but I didn’t really expect it to bow like it is.
When I first got it, I kind of wished I got an electronic keypad lock, but the manual dial has grown on me. I can open it in about five seconds now, so I guess that’s not really a big deal. No other problems to speak of…it’s been a pretty solid safe.
Final thoughts: I got this safe about five years ago with enough room to keep all my guns, plus a little more. Unfortunately, my gun collection hasn’t grown much at all since, so there’s still plenty of space. I think, with a little reorganization, I could easily fit six more long guns in there in addition to the current contents when I decide to expand my collection.
There haven’t been any break-in attempts on the safe, so I can’t say for sure how secure it is, but I have zero real complaints about it. I’m very satisfied with the purchase.
Manufacturer Specs
| Security | |||
| Security Rating | Non-UL | ||
| Door Type | Composite | ||
| Door Thickness | 4″ total with 1″ composite door front | ||
| Door Bolt Sides | 2-Sided Military Style locking bars | ||
| Body Steel Thickness | 14 Gauge | ||
| Total Body Thickness | .75″ | ||
| Lock | UL Listed, Sargent & Greenleaf™ | ||
| Lock Type | S&G UL Listed 6741 mechanical lock standard (NO key locking dial) with optional upgrade to NL electronic lock | ||
| Relocker Type | Fail-Safe™, Punch and Drill | ||
| Hardplate Lock Protection | Single RC63 hardplate | ||
| Bolt Locking Type | Direct Cam Drive | ||
| Bolt Diameter | 4″ Military Style Locking Bars | ||
| Bolt Protector Type | Single Hardplate | ||
| Fire Protection | |||
| Fire Minutes | 30 Minutes | ||
| Fire Rating | 1200°/30 Minutes | ||
| Fire Temp | 1200° | ||
| Layers | 3 in ceiling and door, 1 on sides and doorjambs | ||
| Door Seal | Heat-Activated, Expanding Palusol™ | ||
| Style & Functionality | |||
| Fabric Type | Gray Fabric | ||
| Upholstery | Fully Upholstered | ||
| Interior Lighting | optional | ||
| Door Panel | None; Accessory Door Panel Available | ||
| Model Details by Size | Centurion 12 | Centurion 18 | Centurion 24 |
| Bolt Count | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Long-Gun Storage (PLEASE NOTE: Gun capacity may vary depending upon size of guns and scopes) |
12 | 18 | 24 |
| Interior Type | Gun Only | Gun Only or Dual Flex | Gun Only or Dual Flex |
| Dimensions H x W x D (Depth includes handle spokes installed; Add 1.5″ for optional outlet kit) | 59.5″ x 18.25″ x 18″ | 59.5″ x 24.25″ x 22″ | 59.5″ x 28.25″ x 22″ |
| MIN. DOORWAY WIDTH CLEARANCE TO DELIVER SAFE* | 18″ | 22″ | 22″ |
| Exterior Height | 59.5″ | 59.5″ | 59.5″ |
| Exterior Width | 18.25″ | 24.25″ | 28.25″ |
| Exterior Depth (Includes handle spokes installed; Add 1.5″ for optional outlet kit) | 18″ | 22″ | 22″ |
| FOOTPRINT (Width x Depth) | 18.25″ x 16″ | 24.25″ x 20″ | 28.25″ x 20″ |
| Exterior Cubic Feet (safe body only) | 10.1 | 16.7 | 19.4 |
| Interior Height | 57.4″ | 57.4″ | 57.4″ |
| Interior Width | 16.7″ | 22.7″ | 26.7″ |
| Interior Depth | 11.6″ | 15.6″ | 15.6″ |
| Interior Cubic Feet | 6.4 | 11.7 | 13.8 |
| Weight | 247 lbs. | 334 lbs. | 370 lbs. |
| Country of Origin | United States | United States | United States |
| MSRP | $599 | $729 | $849 |
| Starting Price** | $499 | $639 | $749 |
