TomBettle Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 (edited) Way up in the dingiest part of my loft, covered in spiders webs and screwed to the rafters was a gun cabinet. I'd never paid much attention to it until recently with the exception that I was very aware that gun cabinets screwed to rafters wouldn't pass current FAC checks. Anyway, one of the club members was recently interested in buying it and so I went and got it down from the loft. It's all very serviceable, but clearly rather old. It is made by Bisley and has a single "key" lock with the key, plus a fitted slot for a padlock and a further properly fitted (rivetted) heavy duty hasp and staple. It also has a large top shelf for ammunition etc. It is BIG, standing 6 feet tall and being approximately 18" deep and 1' wide. There is a length of foam running from over the base of the cabinet and up the back. Leaning against the back of the cabinet you should easily be able to store 5 rifles with scopes. I have recently been told that even non FAC air rifles should be securely stored away from the dangers of theft or children. This cabinet would be perfect for general safe storage of air rifles, but I suspect it isn't up to shotgun or FAC requirements as it simply isn't heavy duty enough. Think more, tough filing cabinet than 2mm thick gun cabinet. Anyone who fancies a tall and large cabinet ideal for safely storing air rifles or other tall objects that require safe storage then please come and take this away for Edited May 4, 2011 by TomBettle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Hi Tom, Is the top shelf removable? I am thinking, following my recent break-in that I need something to lock away my rods - this may or may not be suitable. What is the clearance inside? Neal PS Bastards still refusing to pay anything whatsoever for the Boat loss. Won't be using Marden Marine again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Bastards still refusing to pay anything whatsoever for the Boat loss. Won't be using Marden Marine again. Neal, I have found Mardon very reasonable and flexible. I know it doesn't help, but if you had discussed with them the situation before the event, they may well have amended your policy to suit. I did contact them before purchasing my wheel clamp and asked if it needed to be Sold Secure rated, but they advised it didn't. I have also fitted a Data Tag kit which has RF id's all over the place and stickers and marker fluid for electronics (and the registration number on the bow - as per on all JetSkis). They have amended my policy to cover my boat being on the water overnight when I take her on holiday. The "standard \ normal" policy wouldnt cover it, but after discussion their MD advised they would at no extra charge and amended my documents. I can't ever see that happening with car insurance companies! I guess the devil is in the detail, much like, many home insurance policies state that you need to have 5 lever mortice lock that conforms to BS3621! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted May 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Hi Tom, Is the top shelf removable? I am thinking, following my recent break-in that I need something to lock away my rods - this may or may not be suitable. What is the clearance inside? Neal PS Bastards still refusing to pay anything whatsoever for the Boat loss. Won't be using Marden Marine again. Hi Neal Not officially, but I feel sure it could be cut out with a set of snips? Think of the cabinet rather like a sports locker cabinet, it's that type of thing. It will definitely screw / bolt securely to a wall. Height wise, it is fractionally taller than me overall, hence my guess of 6' (no smart @rse comments about me being vertically challenged please!). With the shelf in place the inside height will be a tad over 5'. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 If it's fractionally taller than Tom..........then it's a four foot high!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wight Magic Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Is that with his high heels on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Is it as wide as you as well?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Terry Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Hello Tom, I will take it away for a tenner if you still have it. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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