The Pistol,caliber .45,automatic, cataloged under National Stock Number 1005-00-972-1537, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1005 (Guns, Through 30mm) of the Weapons group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1005-00-972-1537 |
| Item Name | Pistol,caliber .45,automatic |
| FSC / FSG | 1005 / 10 — Guns, Through 30mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Model Number | NO. M1911A1 |
| Barrel Length | 5.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Feed Method | MAGAZINE |
| Operation Method | SHORT RECOIL |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | EQUIPPED WITH SPECIAL HARDBALL BARREL AND ADJUSTABLE REAR SIGHT |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6737965 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
| 6737965 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Springfield Armory |
NSN 1005-00-972-1537 is a Pistol,caliber .45,automatic, classified under FSC 1005, Guns, Through 30mm. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1005-00-972-1563. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1005-00-972-1537: Model Number: NO. M1911A1; Barrel Length: 5.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Feed Method: MAGAZINE; Operation Method: SHORT RECOIL. 5 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 1005-00-972-1537 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.