The Buffer Spring Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 1015-00-421-1696, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1015 (Guns, 75mm Through 125mm) of the Weapons group. The manufacturer of record is Army, United States Department of the Dba Watervliet Arsenal Div Business Development. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1015-00-421-1696 |
| Primary Part Number | 11578298 |
| Item Name | Buffer Spring Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 1015 / 10 — Guns, 75mm Through 125mm |
| Manufacturer | Army, United States Department of the Dba Watervliet Arsenal Div Business Development |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | ASSEMBLED FROM BODY,P/N 7144171; TUBE,P/N 7144009;WASHER,P/N MS27183-21SPRING,P/N 7144095;FLANGE,P/N 7144008;OVERALL LENGTH 23.687 INCHES;END OF SPRING RETAINER TUBE IS FLARED AT ASSEMBLY TO OBTAIN 2.625 IN. LENGTH IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 11578298 PRIMARY | Army, United States Department of the Dba Watervliet Arsenal Div Business Development (USA) |
NSN 1015-00-421-1696 is a Buffer Spring Assembly, manufactured by Army, United States Department of the Dba Watervliet Arsenal Div Business Development, classified under FSC 1015, Guns, 75mm Through 125mm. Status: active.
NSN 1015-00-421-1696 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 11578298 (Army, United States Department of the Dba Watervliet Arsenal Div Business Development).
Key specifications for 11578298: General Characteristics Item Description: ASSEMBLED FROM BODY,P/N 7144171; TUBE,P/N 7144009;WASHER,P/N MS27183-21SPRING,P/N 7144095;FLANGE,P/N 7144008;OVERALL LENGTH 23.687 INCHES;END OF SPRING RETAINER TUBE IS FLARED AT ASSEMBLY TO OBTAIN 2.625 IN. LENGTH IN. 1 specification is 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 1015-00-421-1696 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.