Quick Answer: Liberty’s lineup runs well past the Centurion 24 most “best gun safe” lists mention. The Colonial (from $2,499) is the mid-tier pick — Level 6 security, 12-gauge steel, and a 75-minute/1200°F fire rating, per Liberty’s own current spec sheet. The Lincoln (from $4,699) steps up to Level 9 security, 10-gauge steel, and a full 2-hour fire rating. The Presidential (from $7,399) is Liberty’s flagship — Level 10 security, 7-gauge steel, and a 2.5-hour rating. All three carry real UL 8-M10 RSC third-party certification, unlike Liberty’s entry-level Level 1 tier.
Liberty shows up in nearly every “best gun safe” roundup on the strength of one model — the Centurion 24, already our top overall pick in the best gun safe pillar guide, and the Fatboy, already covered as the premium fireproof pick in our best fireproof gun safe guide. But per Liberty’s own current product pages, the brand’s real step-up path runs through three tiers in between and above those two: the Colonial, Lincoln, and Presidential series. We pulled specs and pricing directly from libertysafe.com to compare the three tiers that fill the gap most roundups skip.
Liberty’s step-up tiers compared
| Series | Security Level | Steel Gauge | Fire Rating | Capacity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial | Level 6 (UL RSC) | 12-gauge | 75 min / 1200°F | Up to 50 long guns | from ~$2,499 |
| Lincoln | Level 9 (UL RSC) | 10-gauge | 120 min / 1200°F | 27-41 long guns | from ~$4,699 |
| Presidential | Level 10 (UL RSC) | 7-gauge | 150 min / 1200°F | 22-39 long guns | from ~$7,399 |
Liberty Colonial
- Per Liberty's own product page, the Colonial carries Level 6 security with a 12-gauge steel body and up to 10 Solid State locking bars — a real jump in both steel and bolt work over the Centurion's Level 1, non-UL-listed 14-gauge construction.
- 75 minutes of Cool Box fire protection at 1200°F, nearly double the Centurion 24's 40-minute rating already featured in our best gun safe pillar guide.
- Sold in three sizes — Colonial 23, 30, and 50 — running from a 25-gun rated capacity up to 50, so the series scales with a growing collection without changing security tier.
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Liberty Lincoln
- Per Liberty's own spec sheet, the Lincoln jumps to Level 9 security — a 10-gauge steel safe body, up to 15 Solid State locking bars, and drill-resistant hardplate with ball-bearing protection over the lock.
- A full 2 hours of Cool Box fire protection at 1200°F, rated by Liberty for extended residential fire exposure rather than the shorter window most mid-tier safes carry.
- Three sizes — Lincoln 25, 40, and 50 — rated for 27 to 41 long guns depending on model, with a standard velour interior and Pro Flex or Signature interior upgrades available at checkout.
- Starting price runs $4,699-$5,299+ depending on size and interior selected, per Liberty's own current listings.
Liberty Presidential
- Liberty's highest security tier: Level 10, with up to 18 Solid State locking bars a full half-inch thick and 7-gauge steel — roughly 3/16-inch (4.55mm) thick, per Liberty's own listed dimensions.
- 2.5 hours of Cool Box fire protection at 1200°F, the longest rating Liberty publishes across its entire catalog.
- Rated capacity actually runs lower than the cheaper Colonial at a comparable model number — the Presidential 25 holds 22 firearms versus the Colonial 23's 25 — because the much thicker 7-gauge walls and door eat into interior space. Bigger security number doesn't mean bigger capacity here.
- Composite door with reinforced steel components, built for buyers prioritizing maximum theft resistance on a valuable collection over raw gun count.
Liberty’s “Level” system isn’t just marketing — mostly
Liberty labels every safe it sells with a numbered Security Level, and it’s easy to assume that’s an in-house marketing scale like some competitors use. It mostly isn’t: per Liberty’s own published explainer, Levels 2 and up are tested and certified as a UL 8-M10 Residential Security Container, meaning professional safe-crackers working for Underwriters Laboratories — handed the safe’s own engineering drawings so they know exactly where to attack — try to breach it within a set time limit. Level 1, where the entry Centurion sits, skips UL testing entirely because of its thinner 14-gauge steel. That means the Colonial, Lincoln, and Presidential covered here all carry real third-party certification behind the number, not just Liberty’s word for it.
Which Liberty tier actually fits you
Buy the Colonial if you want a real step up in steel and fire rating over the Centurion without leaving the sub-$3,000 range — it’s the widest jump in value per dollar in Liberty’s lineup. Buy the Lincoln if a 2-hour fire rating and 10-gauge steel matter more than price, for a serious residential collection. Buy the Presidential if maximum UL-certified security is the deciding factor and you’re prepared to trade some interior capacity for it.
Already comparing Liberty against other premium brands? Our best gun safe brands guide puts it head-to-head with Fort Knox, Vaultek, and four others, and our Liberty vs Fort Knox comparison goes deeper on that specific matchup. Need Liberty’s biggest single-cabinet capacity instead of its highest security level? Our best fireproof gun safe guide covers the Fatboy 64. Shopping at Cabela’s or Bass Pro instead? Their entire gun-safe wall is Liberty-built under exclusive retail-only names — see our Cabela’s gun safe guide for how those tiers map to this one. Still deciding whether you need this much safe at all? Our best gun safe pillar guide starts with the Centurion, Liberty’s own entry point.
The bottom line
For most buyers stepping up from an entry-level safe, the Colonial is the smart middle ground — real UL-certified security and a 75-minute fire rating without flagship pricing. Go Lincoln for a genuine 2-hour fire rating on a growing collection, or Presidential if maximum certified security matters more than capacity.