The Retainer,optical Element, cataloged under National Stock Number 1240-01-079-3051, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1240 (Optical Sighting and Ranging Equipment) of the Fire Control Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate. Government technical data includes 18 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 | 1240-01-079-3051 |
| Primary Part Number | 12279244 |
| Item Name | Retainer,optical Element |
| FSC / FSG | 1240 / 12 — Optical Sighting and Ranging Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tapered Hole Minor Diameter | 1.197 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shoulder Length | 0.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Hole or Slot Quantity | 2 |
| Drive Type | SLOTTED |
| Shoulder Diameter | 1.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Drive Facility Angular Spacing in Deg | 180.0 |
| Style Designator | SHOULDERED |
| Setscrew Notch | NOT PROVIDED |
| Material Document and Classification | QQ-A-225/3, ALLOY 2011, T3 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| Taper Angle in Deg | 5.0 |
| Guide Location | EDGE OPPOSITE DRIVE EDGE |
| Guide Design | THREAD RELIEF |
| Surface Treatment | ANODIZE |
| Depth | 0.060 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Width | 0.060 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Internal Annular Serration | NOT PROVIDED |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY 2011 |
| Flange Thread Size | 1.4375 IN.-32 IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 12279244 PRIMARY | Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate (USA) |
NSN 1240-01-079-3051 is a Retainer,optical Element, manufactured by Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate, classified under FSC 1240, Optical Sighting and Ranging Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 1240-01-079-3051 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 12279244 (Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate).
Key specifications for 12279244: Tapered Hole Minor Diameter: 1.197 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shoulder Length: 0.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Hole or Slot Quantity: 2; Drive Type: SLOTTED. 18 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 1240-01-079-3051 has DEMIL Code B. 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.