Mosler safe instead of an RSC

[H1500308]

I'm in the market for a gun safe and would like an opinion from someone "in the know."

I'm interested in the used mosler safe in the attached picture. I can purchase this safe for much less than a new medium-high quality RSC. However the costs to move it would be a factor. Is this something to consider? I don't care what it looks like, it's going in the basement. Dang thing looks tough as nails.

Big question is: since it's an actual safe instead of an RSC "gun safe" how can I dehumidify the interior. I don't know if there is a cutout for something like a goldenrod.

 

[Claude Clay]

please take the mosler

i say this cause i want pictures of the moving it.
i had to pass on a complete door with frame unit long time ago and have always regretted it. demolition of the building was scheduled for sooner than $$ reasonable moving could be arraigned.

 

[Jorg Nysgerrig]

Big question is: since it's an actual safe instead of an RSC "gun safe" how can I dehumidify the interior.

I would suggest something like this: http://www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0005567220673a.shtml

 

[Trebor]

If that's a rifle length "real" safe, it's a better container then any RSC.

Yeah, you should figure in the price of moving into the final cost, but I'd go for it if at all possible.

Call around for safe movers to get some estimates.

Can't help you on the dehumidifier question though, sorry.

 

[4v50 Gary]

Buy it. You won't regret having a real safe and not a RSC. Take the Mosler and toss in dessicant. Dry them (the bags of dessicant) out occasionally.

 

[jkingrph]

"Most" safes are for document storage, and are about the same as the RSC or gun safe. I learned this from my father who was in the office equipment business and sold many "safes" and money chests( usually 1"thick solid steel walls, and a 3" thick door. We would weld on a frame and pour a cubic yard of concrete around one above ground or set into a concret floor. There are safes for the storage of high dollar valuables, such as jewelry, expensive stamp collections ect, but these safe's are extremely expensive. Generally speaking the weakest point on most safe's are the back and the bottom.

Dad had customers whose money safes were attacked by burglers, but never entered. An automatic mechanism in the lock would "lock" the locking lugs so it they drilled or tried punching the lock it was no go. He would have to call in a professional, bonded safecracker to open it. This gentelman usually drilled a couple of holes and he knew where and pushed back the locking lugs to open it, then he welded shut his holes and repaired or replaced the lock.

You decide on what level of protection you want or need and then you pays your money. Personally I have a 72"tall x40"wide Winchesster safe( made by Meinicke(sp) safe co) weighing in at about 1800 lbs empty, bolted to the floor in a corner of my garage workshop. Full you can probably add at least another 200 lbs. The dealer that installed it said he had seen safes heavier picked up and carried off, in fact had to go pick up one out of the middle of a street that had fallen off the back of a thiefs truck one night.. If someone wants it bad enough and has the time they will get it!! You will stop most thieves and only slow down some.

 

[a1abdj]

That's a data safe, designed to store computer media.

Really good fire protection, but as stated above, not much more secure than a lot of gun safes.

With that said, i wouldn't hesitate to use it. You would be shocked if I told you what that safe cost new.

 

[Jorg Nysgerrig]

a1abdj, can you explain what is going on with the doors? Are there 3 of them? If so, are two of them mainly just insulation? Which one is on the outside when it is closed?

 

[2RCO]

This old Mosler is better than any "Gun Safe" you can find at a big box store or your average "Gun Safe" seller. I'd love to find one of these old Girls in SW MO. I'd buy it in a Heartbeat!

 

[a1abdj]

a1abdj, can you explain what is going on with the doors? Are there 3 of them? If so, are two of them mainly just insulation? Which one is on the outside when it is closed?

There are actually four doors. Two inner doors, and two outer doors.

The two inner doors are held closed using a pressure bar system. They probably do not lock. The outer doors will have the actual locking system. Both sets of doors are insulated.

There is not a big demand for this type of safe, especially used. New, a similar safe would list for $20,000.

This old Mosler is better than any "Gun Safe" you can find at a big box store or your average "Gun Safe" seller. I'd love to find one of these old Girls in SW MO. I'd buy it in a Heartbeat!

Come on up to St. Louis and take one home with you.

 

[2RCO]

A1 How many ya got and what do you want for them?

 

[a1abdj]

A1 How many ya got and what do you want for them?

Do you have a tractor trailer available?

We have a few double doors. Some insulated, some not. Some burglar rated.

$500 to $5,000. We usually get $1,500 for insulated double doors depending on condition.

 

[GRAYRID3R]

I used to work for Mosler back in the '80s. That's a nice safe! Infinately better than a gun cabinet. Just be prepared to use about 6 friends to move it and don't put it on an upper level of your house without checking the condition of your floors.

 

[2RCO]

A1 --I've got flatbed or two hiding around here and there. I may be in touch shortly.