EISENBACH GUN SAFE Test:

(Manufacturer: Format Tresorbau, model Capriolo)

Test model: GUNSAFE 0-4

Original name: Capriolo

Certificate: Resistance grade 0 according to EN 1143-1, ECB.S

Manufacturer: TRISTAR for Format Tresorbau

Country of manufacture: China

Gross sales price upon collection: EUR 714.00

Price per weapon storage space gross: EUR 178.50

Price as of April 2024

Technical data:

Height outside / inside mm 1320 1240

Width outside / inside mm 310 221

Depth outside / inside 375 260

Weapon holder number: 4

Number of shelves: 1

Cleaning rods number of holders: 0

Key hook quantity: 0

Volume in liters / weight in kg 71 L 117kg

Packaging / transport protection: 6 points

One-way pallet, not accessible: 1 point

other full-surface foiling: 2 points

Handle protection made of Styrofoam or foam: 3 points

Lock / Door opening: 8 points

Standard double-bit lock from German brand manufacturer: 3 points

Key length over 100mm: 1 point

Door handle, single-arm, metal: 4 points

Mounting options: 5 points

Back wall, one anchoring point: 2 points

Ground, one anchor point: 2 points

included mounting material: 1 point

Door security: 19 points

Locking bolt secured with SL clips: 1 point

Bolt guides in sleeve: 3 points

Locking bar guides available: 3 points

Locking bar stops available: 3 points

Homemade locking center with press-in rivets: 2 points

Hinge lock, rigid bolts: 1 point

Puncture protection for lock, passive with locking bolt: 3 points

additional puncture protection for lock bolts: 3 points

Point deductions: - 0 points

Hinges: 4 points

Door cannot be removed: 0 points

no abrasion protection: 0 points

Hinge not height adjustable: 1 point

Door opening >180°: 3 points

Weapon holder: 7 points

Hard foam weapon holder: 2 points

Weapon holder not height adjustable: 1 point

Weapon holder not adjustable in width: 1 point

Floor mat as shaft protection available: 3 points

Width of weapon mount (barrel center/barrel center distance) 54mm - unsuitable for 56mm optics : 0 points

Depth of weapon holder (distance barrel/safe inner wall) 72mm - unsuitable for 56mm optics : 0 points

Accessories: 3 points

without cleaning rod holder: 0 points

no storage box: 0 points

no key hooks: 0 points

height-adjustable shelf: 3 points

Partition / shelf part not available: 0 points

Other assessment criteria: 3 points

clean paint structure: 3 points

Overall score: 55 / 118 points

Conclusion Eisenbach GunSafe / Format Capriolo:

While not ideal for the practical storage of weapons with larger optics, the GunSafe 0-4 achieved even better test results than the ISS Luzern, which uses the same boltwork principle and the same type of bolt connection. This is due to the higher level of quality in workmanship and final German inspection of a model otherwise manufactured cheaply in China.

It's important to note that you can only mount a long gun with a modern 56mm optic here – and only at an angle. The resulting severely limited space is only enough for an air rifle at best. This model was only designed on the drawing board, which means that its everyday use is significantly limited – which is why it's actually far too expensive.

Users often complain that it seems as if the door needs to be removed for easier transport. Don't be fooled; many buyers before you have tried this – and subsequently had considerable difficulty getting the door properly reinstalled.

Technical status of the test specimen: March 2020

Here is the photo gallery of the GunSafe Capriolo: