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1305-A406Cartridge,caliber .38 Special

Department of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics · NSN 1305-00-301-1692 · FSC 1305 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 1305-00-301-1692 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 1305-00-301-1692. Primary manufacturer part number: 1305-A406.
Features
  • Cartridge,caliber .38 Special — FSC 1305
  • Projectile Design Type: FULL STEEL JACKETED BALL
  • Tracer Element: INCLUDED
  • Muzzle Velocity: 925.0 FEET PER SECOND MINIMUM AND 975.0 FEET PER SECOND MAXIMUM FT
  • Cartridge Design Type: BALL
  • Dot Hazard Class/division: 1.4S
  • Weapon for Which Designed: REVOLVER
  • Hazardous Material Classification Code: 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Cartridge,caliber .38 Special, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-00-301-1692, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (No Item Name Available) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Department of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics. Government technical data includes 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN1305-00-301-1692
Primary Part Number1305-A406
Item NameCartridge,caliber .38 Special
FSC / FSG1305 / 13 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerDepartment of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics
StatusACTIVE
Projectile Design TypeFULL STEEL JACKETED BALL
Tracer ElementINCLUDED
Muzzle Velocity925.0 FEET PER SECOND MINIMUM AND 975.0 FEET PER SECOND MAXIMUM FT
Cartridge Design TypeBALL
Dot Hazard Class/division1.4S
Weapon for Which DesignedREVOLVER
Hazardous Material Classification Code1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION
Gross Weight55.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 71.0 PALLET POUNDS
Dod Ammunition Code1305-A406
Unable to DecodeUNABLE TO DECODE
Dot Identification NumberUN0012
Dot Proper Shipping NameCARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS
Dot Registration CodeEX1988070757
Projectile Weight120.0 GRAINS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
1305-00-305-0912 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cartridge,caliber .38 Special
1305-01-289-19497553082 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cartridge,caliber .38 Special
Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
1305-A406 Department of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics (USA)
MIL-C-3030 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
1305-00-305-0912INTERCHANGEABLE
CARTRIDGE,CALIBER .38 SPECIAL
1305-01-289-1949INTERCHANGEABLE
CARTRIDGE,CALIBER .38 SPECIAL
7553082

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 1305-00-301-1692?

NSN 1305-00-301-1692 is a Cartridge,caliber .38 Special, manufactured by Department of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics, classified under FSC 1305 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 1305-00-301-1692?

NSN 1305-00-301-1692 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 1305-A406 (Department of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics), MIL-C-3030 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 1305-00-301-1692?

There are 2 known substitutes for 1305-00-301-1692: 1305-00-305-0912, 1305-01-289-1949. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 1305-A406?

Key specifications for 1305-A406: Projectile Design Type: FULL STEEL JACKETED BALL; Tracer Element: INCLUDED; Muzzle Velocity: 925.0 FEET PER SECOND MINIMUM AND 975.0 FEET PER SECOND MAXIMUM FT; Cartridge Design Type: BALL. 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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