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Old 02-15-2012, 09:34 PM
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The small Gardall model 1511 (used) was the wining candidate. I'll take some before and after photos when I start the cleanup. It's actually a lot better looking in person than it looked like in the Craigslist ad.

I couldn't pull off the Da level of a deal, but it was 'more than reasonable'.

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I have a Liberty, which is a fantastic safe. That being said, I wish I would have know about Cannons at the time. Their warranty blows Liberty's away......or at least used to. At one time they paid shipping both ways if it had to go back to the factory.
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Default The winner was: None of the above!

It is not ideal but the price was very right. A fair amount of the crud and some of the surface rust came off with 0000 steel wool. I may tweak it a bit more in the future but, for now, it's good to go.

Here are quick before and after shots:

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I like it.....I would paint that thing so glossy and have the chrome redone you could land a 787 with it...I really like that style, classic!
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GREAT! For the cost of some 1/4" diamond aluminum plate at Home Depotty.... you can create additional shelves. Hope you got a good price on it. It will last for many many years!!
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Thanks, guys. I ordered some of the special shelf clips online today. I hadn't thought of diamond plate; that's an interesting idea. My plan was simple plywood with carpeting or something to cover it up. Then a couple of those handgun holder rack things.
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Kewl beans..glad you found something that works for you
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I have a Liberty, which is a fantastic safe. That being said, I wish I would have know about Cannons at the time. Their warranty blows Liberty's away......or at least used to. At one time they paid shipping both ways if it had to go back to the factory.
If anyone tries to break in your safe or if it is in a fire, Liberty will now replace the safe..they stepped up their game
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