Franklin Series | Level 5 Security | 110 Minute Fire Rating
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Liberty Franklin Series Gun Safe | Idaho Safe & Vault
Liberty Safe · Gun Safe · Balanced Protection
110-Minute Fire Protection at the Top of the Balanced Tier
The Liberty Franklin Series is where the Balanced tier ends and the Enhanced tier begins. Four models from 29 to 50 long guns. One hundred and ten minutes of certified fire protection. Eleven-gauge Dual Fusion folded steel. Ten to fifteen locking bars. Pro Flex modular interior as standard. Deluxe door panel, deluxe electrical outlet kit, and Clearview lighting included. For buyers who want the strongest fire protection available in the Balanced tier before crossing into Enhanced, the Franklin is the answer.
Fire: 110 min certified11-gauge Dual Fusion steel10–15 locking barsPro Flex modular interiorClearview lighting includedSecurity level5 of 10
Why This Matters
The Franklin adds 35 more certified fire minutes over the Colonial at the same Balanced construction tier: 110 minutes versus 75. It also steps to 11-gauge steel from the 12-gauge shared by the USA Series and Colonial. For buyers in wildfire-exposed areas of Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon who need the maximum Balanced-tier fire margin, the Franklin is the safe. All four models require at least a 29.5-inch minimum doorway. Confirm your entry path before ordering any Franklin model.
The Franklin is built for buyers who need 110 minutes of certified fire protection, 11-gauge steel construction, and a fully equipped interior at the top of the Balanced tier. It is the natural endpoint for buyers in fire-exposed communities who have evaluated the Colonial and determined that 75 minutes is not enough margin for their situation. Common assumptions about fire ratings at the top of the Balanced tier worth knowing.
Protection Profile
Balanced Level 5, top of the tier. 11-gauge Dual Fusion folded steel, 110-minute certified fire, UL Listed body, 10 to 15 locking bars, Pro Flex interior. The Franklin's 11-gauge construction and 110-minute fire rating are the highest specifications available at the Balanced tier before crossing into Enhanced. How Balanced Level 5 compares to Level 4 and the Enhanced tier above.
Doorway Requirement
Every Franklin model requires a minimum doorway of 29.5 to 30 inches. There is no 24-inch option in this lineup. A standard 32-inch interior door has approximately 30 inches of clear opening. Measure your doorway before selecting a model. The Franklin 45 specifically requires 30 inches, and a 30-inch door may not provide adequate clearance depending on the exact frame. How to evaluate doorway clearance for large-format safes before you order.
Considering the Next Tier?
The Lincoln Series steps into the Enhanced tier with a stronger forced-entry resistance profile and deeper construction specifications for buyers whose collections or threat environments warrant that step. If 110 minutes of Balanced-tier fire protection and 11-gauge construction are not enough for your situation, the Enhanced tier is the honest next conversation. How the Franklin and the Lincoln compare for buyers evaluating the Balanced-to-Enhanced step.
Evaluating the Franklin against the Colonial?
Both are available through our Caldwell showroom. We can walk through the construction and fire rating differences, and your doorway clearance, before you commit.
110 minutes of certified fire protection (all models)
67% of maximum rated protection scale
One hundred and ten certified minutes is the highest fire rating in the Balanced tier and represents a major step from the Colonial's 75 minutes. For buyers in wildfire-exposed communities in Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon, this is the rating that covers extended burn scenarios in residential and wildland-interface settings. The 2024 wildfire season produced sustained fire exposure on residential structures for 90 minutes and longer in multiple communities across Southern Idaho. At 110 minutes, the Franklin's fire protection provides meaningful margin over those documented exposure windows. How 110-minute fire protection compares to lower-rated safes in real wildfire and residential fire scenarios.
Steel and Security
11-gauge Dual Fusion folded steel · UL Listed body · 10–15 locking bars at 1/4" thick and 4" wide
Eleven-gauge steel is thicker than the 12-gauge used in the Colonial and USA Series. Combined with the Dual Fusion folded frame construction, this produces a body that resists deformation under pry attack more effectively than 12-gauge construction. The locking bar count ranges from 10 on the Franklin 29 to 15 on the Franklin 50, providing progressively higher bolt presence as the safe grows in size. UL Listed safe body. UL Listed electronic lock. At 760 to 1,060 pounds, the weight provides significant forced-entry resistance through mass alone. How 11-gauge construction and locking bar count factor into forced-entry resistance at the top of the Balanced tier.
Interior and Accessories
Pro Flex modular interior (standard) · Deluxe door panel · Deluxe outlet · Clearview lighting
The Franklin's Pro Flex fully modular interior is factory-standard, not an optional upgrade as it is on the Colonial. The deluxe door storage panel and deluxe electrical outlet kit are included as standard alongside the Clearview lighting system. This is the most fully appointed interior in the Balanced tier. For buyers who expect to change their collection's configuration over time, the Pro Flex modular system provides the most flexibility of any Liberty safe at this level. How the Pro Flex modular interior configures for large mixed collections and evolving collection needs.
Where the Franklin Reaches Its Ceiling
The Franklin is the top of the Balanced tier, not the bottom of Enhanced. Buyers whose collections include the highest-value or most irreplaceable firearms, or whose threat environments include more sophisticated forced-entry scenarios, should evaluate the Lincoln Series at the Enhanced tier. The Lincoln's construction standard represents a genuinely different protection level rather than a marginal upgrade. How to evaluate the Franklin against the Lincoln when the Enhanced tier becomes relevant.
Common Mistakes
Four Things to Get Straight Before You Buy
Misconception:
"110 minutes is more fire protection than I'll ever need in a house fire."
Reality:
For a standard residential house fire in an urban or suburban setting, 110 minutes is more than most scenarios require. For buyers in wildfire-adjacent communities in Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon, extended structure exposure of 90 minutes or more is a documented scenario, not a theoretical one. The 2024 wildfire season produced exactly those conditions across communities in our service area. If your property is in a wildland-interface area, 110 minutes provides margin that 75 minutes does not. If it's not, the Colonial at 75 minutes is a more proportionate choice. How to size a Franklin model based on your collection and your installation location.
Misconception:
"Any Franklin model will fit through my standard 30-inch door."
Reality:
The Franklin 29, 40, and 50 require a 29.5-inch minimum doorway. A standard 30-inch door has approximately 29.5 to 30 inches of clear opening depending on the frame, right at the minimum. The Franklin 45 requires a full 30 inches of clear opening. Before ordering any Franklin model, measure your doorway's actual clear opening, not just the nominal door size. A 29.5-inch minimum does not mean a 30-inch door will clear. Call us at 208-454-8038 to confirm your specific doorway before the order ships. How to measure doorway clearance correctly for large-format safes.
Misconception:
"The Franklin is basically the Colonial with better fire protection. The steel is just one gauge thicker."
Reality:
The Franklin adds 35 more minutes of certified fire protection over the Colonial, steps to 11-gauge from 12-gauge, increases locking bar count to 10 to 15 from 8 to 10, includes Pro Flex as a factory-standard interior rather than an optional upgrade, upgrades to a deluxe door panel and deluxe outlet kit, and adds Clearview lighting. The Franklin is not the Colonial with a thicker wall. It is a meaningfully different product at the top of a different position in the lineup. How 11-gauge and 12-gauge Dual Fusion construction compare across protection outcomes.
Misconception:
"I should buy the largest Franklin to get the most locking bars and capacity."
Reality:
The Franklin 50 weighs 1,060 pounds and has 15 locking bars. The Franklin 29 weighs 760 pounds and has 10. Both are excellent safes. The right model is the one that fits your collection and your installation location, not the largest one available. At 1,060 pounds, the Franklin 50 requires specific delivery planning and a 29.5-inch minimum doorway. Before sizing up for locking bar count alone, confirm that your installation can handle the weight and doorway requirements. Buy for your collection's realistic size over the next three to five years, not for maximum specifications. How to size a Franklin model for your collection and installation location.
Protection Reality
What the Franklin Covers and Where It Stops
The Franklin addresses the full range of residential fire and theft scenarios at the top of the Balanced tier. One hundred and ten certified minutes covers every documented residential wildfire exposure scenario in our service area through the 2024 season. Eleven-gauge construction, 760 to 1,060 pounds, and 10 to 15 locking bars provide forced-entry resistance that exceeds any product in the Balanced tier below it. For buyers in Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon whose collections or properties drive them to the strongest available Balanced-tier protection, the Franklin is the correct product. How to confirm that Balanced Level 5 covers your specific fire and theft risk environment.
The honest limits: the Franklin is the top of the Balanced tier, not the bottom of Enhanced. The Lincoln Series at the Enhanced tier provides a different level of forced-entry certification, a heavier construction envelope, and a longer fire duration that buyers with highest-value collections may warrant. If your situation specifically requires Enhanced-tier protection, the Franklin is the ceiling of what the Balanced tier delivers, not a substitute for what the Enhanced tier provides. How to compare the Franklin and the Lincoln before committing to either.
The highest tier. Not represented in the current Liberty lineup Idaho Safe & Vault carries.
Enhanced
Lincoln, Classic Plus, Classic Select, Magnum, Presidential. 10-gauge and heavier construction. 100-plus minute fire. Strongest bolt and door systems.
Balanced You are here
11-gauge Dual Fusion steel. UL Listed body + electronic lock. 110-minute certified fire. 10 to 15 locking bars at 1/4-inch. Pro Flex modular interior. Deluxe door panel and outlet. Clearview lighting. 760 to 1,060 lbs.
Essential
Centurion. 14-gauge steel. 30 to 40-minute fire. Entry safe tier.
Western Idaho & Eastern Oregon
The Franklin in the Wildfire Region
Idaho Safe & Vault has installed safes across Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon for 32 years. The Franklin is the safe we recommend most directly to buyers in communities with documented wildfire risk at the structure level. The 2024 wildfire season in Idaho produced documented structure exposure events exceeding 90 minutes in multiple communities. For buyers in the Wood River Valley, around McCall, and in the canyon communities near Boise where those scenarios are realistic, 110 minutes of certified fire protection at 11-gauge construction is the substantively different product from the Colonial or USA Series. Why buying from a factory-authorized local dealer matters for installation and service on a safe at this weight class.
Delivery note for all Franklin models: Every Franklin requires a 29.5 to 30-inch minimum doorway. At 760 to 1,060 pounds, this is also the heaviest safe class Idaho Safe & Vault regularly delivers and installs. We handle it in-house. But the pre-delivery planning conversation (doorway confirmation, entry path, floor loading) is not optional at this weight class. Call us before you finalize any Franklin order. What in-house delivery and installation covers for Franklin Series safes across our service area.
Interior Configuration
Pro Flex Modular Interior as Standard
Interior System
Pro Flex fully modular interior (factory standard) · Deluxe door panel · Deluxe outlet · Clearview lighting
The Pro Flex modular interior is the factory-standard configuration on every Franklin model. This is a full modular system: every shelf, holder, and pocket position is reconfigurable to match your collection's exact layout. The deluxe door storage panel provides more organized door-level storage than the Economy panel on the Colonial. The deluxe electrical outlet kit supports powered dehumidifier rods and accessories. The Clearview lighting system requires installation but is included. For buyers who expect their collection to evolve over time or who have a varied mix of long guns, handguns, optics, and accessories, the Pro Flex is purpose-built for that kind of ongoing reconfiguration. How the Pro Flex modular interior compares to fixed and semi-flex interior systems for large mixed collections.
Full Specifications
Technical Specifications
Security level: 5 of 10, Balanced · UL Listing: UL Listed safe body + UL Listed electronic lock
Construction and Security (All Models)
Steel construction
11-gauge Dual Fusion folded steel frame
Lock type
UL Listed electronic lock (standard) · Mechanical lock (upgrade option)
UL listing
UL Listed safe body
Fire protection
110 minutes certified (all models)
Interior
Pro Flex fully modular (factory standard)
Door storage
Deluxe factory-installed door storage panel
Electrical outlet
Deluxe electrical outlet kit
Lighting
Clearview lighting system (installation required)
Country of origin
Made in the USA with U.S. and Global Parts
Model Dimensions and Capacity
Franklin 29
Exterior (H×W×D)
60" × 30" × 27.5"
Interior (H×W×D)
54.5" × 25.25" × 20.5"
Interior volume
14.5 cu ft
Weight
760 lbs
Minimum doorway
29.5"
Long-gun capacity
Up to 29
Locking bars
10 at 1/4" thick × 4" wide
Franklin 40
Exterior (H×W×D)
66.5" × 36" × 27.5"
Interior (H×W×D)
61.25" × 32.75" × 21"
Interior volume
20.9 cu ft
Weight
910 lbs
Minimum doorway
29.5"
Long-gun capacity
Up to 34 long guns
Locking bars
13 at 1/4" thick × 4" wide
Franklin 45
Exterior (H×W×D)
60.5" × 42" × 27.5"
Interior (H×W×D)
55" × 38" × 19"
Interior volume
24.8 cu ft
Weight
976 lbs
Minimum doorway
30" (measure your actual clear opening before ordering)
Long-gun capacity
Up to 45
Locking bars
12 at 1/4" thick × 4" wide
Franklin 50
Exterior (H×W×D)
72.5" × 42" × 27.5"
Interior (H×W×D)
67" × 38" × 21"
Interior volume
30.1 cu ft
Weight
1,060 lbs
Minimum doorway
29.5"
Long-gun capacity
Up to 45 long guns
Locking bars
15 at 1/4" thick × 4" wide
All Franklin models: confirm doorway before ordering
Minimum doorway is 29.5" on the 29, 40, and 50 models; 30" on the 45. A standard 32-inch door has approximately 30 inches of clear opening, right at or just over the minimum. Measure actual clear opening, not nominal door size. Call 208-454-8038 before ordering any Franklin model.
Installation and Delivery
Delivering 760 to 1,060 Pounds Into Your Home
Every Franklin model requires a 29.5 to 30-inch minimum doorway and weighs between 760 and 1,060 pounds. This is the heaviest safe class Idaho Safe & Vault regularly delivers and installs. Our team handles it in-house across Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon. The pre-delivery planning conversation is not optional: doorway clearance, entry path, floor loading, and installation location all need to be confirmed before the safe ships. How to evaluate placement and floor loading for a safe in the 760 to 1,060-pound range.
The Franklin and the Colonial are both available through our Caldwell showroom. The construction difference between 11-gauge and 12-gauge Dual Fusion construction is visible when you handle both safe doors. For buyers who are deciding between 75 minutes and 110 minutes of fire protection, a conversation about your specific property location and fire exposure is the most useful thing you can do before you commit.
"The buyers who choose the Franklin over the Colonial almost always know why before they walk in. They've thought through their property location, they understand what the 2024 and 2023 wildfire seasons looked like in their neighborhood, and they've decided that 75 minutes isn't the number they want. The conversation in the showroom is usually about model selection and doorway clearance at that point, not about whether to step up."
Is the Franklin the Right Safe for Your Situation?
The Franklin Is Right If:
Your property is in a wildfire-exposed community and 110 minutes of certified fire protection covers the structural exposure scenarios you're planning for.
You want the strongest fire protection available in the Balanced tier before crossing into Enhanced.
Eleven-gauge Dual Fusion construction and 10 to 15 locking bars are the right specification for your collection's value and your threat environment.
The Pro Flex fully modular interior handles your collection's current configuration and future evolution.
You can confirm a 29.5 to 30-inch minimum clear doorway at your installation location.
Consider the Lincoln (Enhanced) If:
Your collection includes the highest-value or most irreplaceable firearms that warrant Enhanced-tier forced-entry certification.
Your threat environment extends beyond standard residential risk into scenarios that require the Lincoln's construction standard.
110 minutes at the Balanced tier is not sufficient for your fire exposure scenario.
Your property is not in a wildland-interface area and 75 minutes of fire protection covers your residential fire scenario.
A 24-inch doorway option is a firm requirement for your installation. The Colonial 23, 30, and 35 fit through 24-inch doorways; no Franklin model does.
A mechanical lock option is important. The Colonial offers it as a Liberty-listed factory option; confirm availability on the Franklin by calling us at 208-454-8038.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the real difference between the Franklin and the Colonial?
Several differences, not just fire rating. The Franklin has 11-gauge steel versus the Colonial's 12-gauge. The Franklin's fire rating is 110 minutes versus 75 on the Colonial. The Franklin has 10 to 15 locking bars versus 8 to 10 on the Colonial. The Franklin's Pro Flex interior is factory-standard and fully modular rather than an optional upgrade. The Franklin includes a deluxe door panel and deluxe outlet kit versus the Economy door panel and single outlet on the Colonial. The Franklin includes Clearview lighting. Every Franklin model requires at least a 29.5-inch doorway, while the Colonial 23, 30, and 35 fit through 24-inch doorways. How 11-gauge and 12-gauge Dual Fusion construction compare in protection outcomes.
Does the Franklin's 110-minute fire rating mean my collection is protected through any fire?
110 minutes of certified fire protection means the safe's interior temperature was tested to stay below the threshold that destroys paper documents during a 110-minute fire event at test conditions. It is not a guarantee against all fire scenarios, and the room and structure around the safe affect how that 110-minute window functions in a real fire. For buyers in Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon, 110 minutes covers every documented residential wildfire structure exposure scenario from the 2024 season in our service area. For the most catastrophic scenarios involving direct flame impingement for extended periods, no residential safe is rated to cover every possible outcome. The Franklin's 110-minute rating is the most capable fire protection available in the Balanced tier. How to plan your Franklin installation for the right long-term location and floor loading.
Why doesn't the Franklin offer a mechanical lock option?
The Franklin is configured with the UL Listed electronic lock as standard. A mechanical lock option is not listed in the current Franklin specifications. If a mechanical lock is a firm requirement, the Colonial Series is the highest-tier Liberty safe where it is available as a Liberty-listed factory option. For most Franklin buyers, the electronic lock is the appropriate configuration: it is a high-quality, UL Listed lock designed for safes at this weight class and usage pattern. If a mechanical lock option on a Franklin is specifically required, call us at 208-454-8038 to discuss whether Liberty offers that configuration for any Franklin model.
Which Franklin model should I buy?
The Franklin 40 for most buyers with collections of 25 to 34 long guns. The Franklin 29 for smaller collections where the compact footprint matters and the 29.5-inch doorway requirement still fits the installation. The Franklin 45 for collections at or above 35 long guns. Confirm you have a full 30-inch clear doorway, not just a 32-inch door. The Franklin 50 at 1,060 pounds and 30.1 cubic feet is the right choice for large collections with specific volume requirements. The same 29.5-inch doorway requirement applies and the delivery logistics require the most careful pre-planning of any model. Call us at 208-454-8038 before finalizing any Franklin 45 or 50 order so we can confirm your specific doorway clearance and floor loading situation.
Keep Reading
Related Guides
How Fire Ratings Work in Real Wildfire Scenarios
What 110-minute certified fire protection means in real wildfire and residential fire scenarios, and how to evaluate which fire rating fits your property's documented exposure risk in Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon.
How to think through fire and theft risk for your specific location, including what wildfire history in your community means for safe selection between the Colonial, the Franklin, and the Lincoln.
The questions worth working through before committing to the Franklin: doorway clearance, model size, fire exposure, and whether Balanced Level 5 is the right ceiling or whether the Lincoln warrants evaluation.
110 Minutes of Fire Protection for Wildfire Country
Deciding between the Franklin and the Colonial, or evaluating whether the Enhanced tier is warranted?
The Franklin and Colonial are both in the Caldwell showroom. Before finalizing any Franklin order, call us to confirm your doorway clearance and delivery logistics at 208-454-8038. That call before the order is more useful than any conversation after a 760-pound safe arrives at the wrong location.
