The Cartridge,caliber .38 Special, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-00-028-6623, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1305-00-028-6623 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,caliber .38 Special |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Weapon for Which Designed | REVOLVER |
| Tracer Element | NOT INCLUDED |
| Projectile Design Type | FULL STEEL JACKETED BALL |
| Projectile Weight | 158.0 GRAINS |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1305-A402 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION AND S STORAGE COMPATIBILITY GROUP AND F DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CLASS AND I COAST GUARD CLASS |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Package Reference Number | X7553056 US ARMY |
| Cartridge Design Type | BALL |
| Muzzle Velocity | 870.0 FEET PER SECOND NOMINAL FT |
| Gross Weight | 98.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 3616.0 PALLET POUNDS |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | DIFFERENTIATED BY PACKAGING |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION AND S STORAGE COMPATIBILITY GROUP AND F DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CLASS AND I COAST GUARD CLASS |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 10520246 | 5/1 Secondary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
| 1305-A402 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 10520245 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
NSN 1305-00-028-6623 is a Cartridge,caliber .38 Special, classified under FSC 1305, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1305-00-028-6625. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1305-00-028-6623: Weapon for Which Designed: REVOLVER; Tracer Element: NOT INCLUDED; Projectile Design Type: FULL STEEL JACKETED BALL; Projectile Weight: 158.0 GRAINS. 12 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). The government record also carries hazard data: DOT hazard class, UN number, or related classification fields. Special handling, storage, and shipping requirements apply per the cited government fields.
NSN 1305-00-028-6623 has DEMIL Code G. 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.