The Cartridge,caliber .45, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-00-301-1685, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1305-00-301-1685 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,caliber .45 |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Weapon for Which Designed | AUTOMATIC PISTOL M1911 AND AUTOMATIC PISTOL M1911A1 AND REVOLVER M1917 AND SUBMACHINE GUN M1 AND SUBMACHINE GUN M1A1 AND SUBMACHINE GUN M3 AND SUBMACHINE GUN M3A1 AND SUBMACHINE GUN M1928A1 |
| Net Explosive Weight | 0.000800 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS AND 0.000000 STORAGE POUNDS |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | CARTRIDGES,SMALL ARMS |
| Projectile Weight | 234.6 GRAINS |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0012 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988070753 |
| Cartridge Model Number | M1911 |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1305-A475 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION AND S STORAGE COMPATIBILITY GROUP |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Cartridge Grouping Type | SINGLE ROUND |
| Package Reference Number | 9396206 US ARMY US |
| Cartridge Design Type | BALL |
| Muzzle Velocity | 855.0 FEET PER SECOND NOMINAL FT |
| Gross Weight | 107.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 3977.0 PALLET, US ARMY POUNDS |
| Cartridge Grade Designator | NUMBER 1 |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY UNIT PACKAGE QUANTITY,UNIT PACKAGE TYPE ANDPACKAGE MODEL NUMBER |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) UN ID UN0012 · 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION AND S STORAGE COMPATIBILITY GROUP · ships as CARTRIDGES,SMALL ARMS |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6000503 | 5/1 Secondary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
| 10521330 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
| 1305-A475 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1305-00-301-1685 is a Cartridge,caliber .45, classified under FSC 1305, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1305-00-540-9227, 1305-00-555-1225, 1305-00-555-7077. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1305-00-301-1685: Weapon for Which Designed: AUTOMATIC PISTOL M1911 AND AUTOMATIC PISTOL M1911A1 AND REVOLVER M1917 AND SUBMACHINE GUN M1 AND SUBMACHINE GUN M1A1 AND SUBMACHINE GUN M3 AND SUBMACHINE GUN M3A1 AND SUBMACHINE GUN M1928A1; Net Explosive Weight: 0.000800 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS AND 0.000000 STORAGE POUNDS; Dot Proper Shipping Name: CARTRIDGES,SMALL ARMS; Projectile Weight: 234.6 GRAINS. 18 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). 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 1305-00-301-1685 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.