The Cannon,8 Inch Howitzer, cataloged under National Stock Number 1030-00-508-0791, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1030 (Guns, Over 200mm Through 300mm) 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 10 specifications, 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 | 1030-00-508-0791 |
| Primary Part Number | 7309249 |
| Item Name | Cannon,8 Inch Howitzer |
| FSC / FSG | 1030 / 10 — Guns, Over 200mm Through 300mm |
| Manufacturer | Army, United States Department of the Dba Watervliet Arsenal Div Business Development |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Size Designation | 8 IN. IN |
| FSC Application Data | 8 INCH HOWITZER,M2A1 IN |
| Tube Length | 202.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Muzzle Brake | NOT INCLUDED |
| Breechblock Operational Direction | INTERRUPTED SCREW |
| Material | STEEL TUBING |
| Material | STEEL BREECHRING |
| Material | STEEL BREECHBLOCK |
| Bore Evacuator | NOT INCLUDED |
| Flash Suppressor | NOT INCLUDED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL C — Remove/Demil Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 7309249 PRIMARY | Army, United States Department of the Dba Watervliet Arsenal Div Business Development (USA) |
NSN 1030-00-508-0791 is a Cannon,8 Inch Howitzer, manufactured by Army, United States Department of the Dba Watervliet Arsenal Div Business Development, classified under FSC 1030, Guns, Over 200mm Through 300mm. Status: active.
NSN 1030-00-508-0791 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 7309249 (Army, United States Department of the Dba Watervliet Arsenal Div Business Development).
Key specifications for 7309249: Tube Size Designation: 8 IN. IN; FSC Application Data: 8 INCH HOWITZER,M2A1 IN; Tube Length: 202.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Muzzle Brake: NOT INCLUDED. 10 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 1030-00-508-0791 has DEMIL Code C. 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.