Preliminary identification
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Overview
This is a heavy-gauge steel home security and fire floor safe featuring a classic mechanical three-wheel combination dial and drop handle. Finished in textured black with gold pinstriping, the center dial proudly bears the stylized 'R' emblem of the Remington brand, built to provide secure residential storage for documents, valuables, or firearms.
Story
Forged for peace of mind, this rugged steel safe carries the trusted Remington insignia. It represents the era when mechanical dial engineering reigned supreme over modern, fallible digital keypads.
Maker / Origin
Remington, established by Eliphalet Remington in 1816 in Ilion, New York, is one of the oldest and most iconic continuous manufacturing names in American history. While world-renowned for sporting goods and firearms, the brand licensed and produced heavy-duty security safes and lockboxes to meet the rising demand for residential secure storage in the late 20th century.
Condition & Value
Fair to good vintage condition. Shows visible surface rust and finish wear along the top panel, alongside general scuffs from garage storage. The mechanical dial and lever appear intact. Surface corrosion slightly softens the aesthetic appeal, keeping value in the moderate user-utility range.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.