Browning Bronze Series Value Gun Safe

This is not a bad safe, but in my opinion, it does not deserve the Browning name. I had one for several years, and the bottom hinge broke where it was welded to the body of the safe at one point. Before I was able to get this repaired, my home was damaged by fire. While nothing inside was damaged by heat, the smoke contaminated everything, and there was water damage from the fire fighting efforts. The wood stock on my late father's rifle was damaged beyond repair, and the metal part of the gun was badly rusted in the two days it took me to get back into the home. I feel that any fire rated safe should be designed to offer some protection from steam/smoke damage. Otherwise, what's the point? It might not burn, but if it's going to be ruined from the smoke or steam, it's still lost.

Kept in a moist basement, it allows moisture free passage. Dehumidifiers need to be "recharged" every few days. Lock and turnstyle have alot of play...give the impression of flimsiness, though actually quite secure.