Secure Your Firearms with the Browning 1878-49T Tall Gun Safe: A Comprehensive Guide

In this video, Jeff from Safe and Vault Store walks through the features and options of the Browning 1878-49T, part of the 1878 Series.

Secure Your Firearms with the Browning 1878-49T Tall Gun Safe: A Comprehensive Guide

Searching for a reliable way to protect your firearms? Your search ends here. We'll walk you through the features of the Browning 1878-49T Tall Gun Safe, a robust storage solution that offers both traditional and modern security features. From its construction to its customizable options, we aim to equip you with the knowledge you need to make an informed decision.

Decoding the Model: 1878-49T

The model name is rich in details. "1878" signifies the year Browning was founded, "49" indicates its capacity to hold 49 long guns, and the "T" stands for its towering design that adds interior height on top of the standard Wide footprint.

Built to Last

Constructed from 11-gauge steel with a 1-1/4" formed door, the safe features 14 bolts, eight of which are active and 1-1/4" thick. This design is aimed at thwarting pry attacks. The boltwork is 3-way, and the safe comes with heavy-duty exterior hinges.

Aesthetic Appeal

Step back in time with a retro-inspired design that showcases a stained metal finish, an 1878 metal plate graphic, and a cast-iron wheel. The interior is adorned with a tasteful beige fabric for a complete look.

Safety Ratings

The safe is UL Residential Security Container (RSC) rated and offers a 90-minute fire rating tested at temperatures up to 1,680°F.

Locking Mechanisms: Elevate Your Safe's Security

The Browning 1878-49T Gun Safe comes standard with a Sargent and Greenleaf Commercial-Grade Mechanical Lock that goes beyond traditional security measures.

Standard: Commercial-Grade Mechanical Lock

• What it offers: A meticulously engineered lock built to meet today's high-security demands.
• Key features: Torque adjustor for enhanced durability and a built-in relocking system for added defense against tampering.
• Why it's the standard: Designed for durability and flexibility, with a one-year limited warranty.

Two additional lock upgrades are available if you want to take security further.

Upgrade Option 1: Electronic Safe Lock

• What it offers: A comprehensive security solution beyond a standard electronic keypad.
• Security features: Motor-driven mechanism for robust security, able to handle high bolt-end pressure.
• User experience: Supports both master and user codes, offers quick setup, and includes a penalty lockout feature.

Upgrade Option 2: Biometric Safe Lock

• What it offers: Fingerprint-based access for unmatched speed and security.
• Security features: Instant access via an RF fingerprint sensor, with a 6-digit numerical code as an alternative entry method.
• User experience: Simplified battery management and an optional silent mode for discreet access.

Whether you prioritize speed, layered security, or the latest lock technology, one of these upgrades will align with your security goals.

Innovative Storage Solutions

Get enhanced organization and quick access with Browning's Premium DPX Storage System, which includes a Quick Access DPX Barrel Rack and Scope Saver. An interior light kit illuminates both sides of the door frame as a standard feature.

Shop the Browning 1878 Series

The 1878-49T sits in the middle of Browning's 1878 Series, a lineup of gun safes styled after the year Browning was founded. Here's the full series:

Browning 1878 Series 13 Closet Burglar & 110 Minute Fire Safe

$3,749.00

The smallest of the 1878 Series, sized for closet installation with a 110-minute fire rating. Good starter safe in the 1878 aesthetic for smaller collections.

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Browning 1878 Series 33 Gun Safe

$4,649.00

33 long gun capacity in the classic 1878 stained metal finish. The entry point into the standard-size lineup.

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Browning 1878 Series 49 Wide Gun Safe

$5,289.00

49 long gun capacity in the standard Wide footprint (without the extra height of the T variant). Same 11-gauge construction and 90-minute fire rating.

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Browning 1878 Series 49T Tall Gun Safe

$5,789.00

The 49-gun Wide with added Tall height. The safe featured in this article. Same construction as the 49 Wide, sized up for long-gun clearance.

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Browning 1878 Series 65T Extra Wide & Tall Gun Safe

$7,035.00

The top of the 1878 series with 65 gun capacity. Extra Wide and Tall footprint for serious collectors who need real capacity in the 1878 aesthetic.

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Browning 1878 Clamshell Out-Swing Vault Door | Metal Glaze

$8,649.00

The 1878 aesthetic scaled up to a full vault door for a walk-in safe or panic room. Same finish family, dramatically more capacity behind it.

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