The Cartridge,12 Gage Shotgun, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-01-565-8732, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. The manufacturer of record is Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge. Government technical data includes 8 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 | 1305-01-565-8732 |
| Primary Part Number | P156 4B |
| Item Name | Cartridge,12 Gage Shotgun |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Manufacturer | Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Chamber Depth for Which Designed | 2.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Tracer Element | NOT INCLUDED |
| Shot Load Size Designator | NO.4 SHOT |
| Cartridge Model Number | P156 4B |
| Cartridge Case Length | 70.0 MILLIMETER MM |
| Buckshot Pellet Quantity | 34 |
| Cartridge Design Type | BUCKSHOT |
| Material | PLASTIC CARTRIDGE CASE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| P156 4B PRIMARY | Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge (USA) |
NSN 1305-01-565-8732 is a Cartridge,12 Gage Shotgun, manufactured by Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge, classified under FSC 1305, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
NSN 1305-01-565-8732 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: P156 4B (Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge).
Key specifications for P156 4B: Chamber Depth for Which Designed: 2.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Tracer Element: NOT INCLUDED; Shot Load Size Designator: NO.4 SHOT; Cartridge Model Number: P156 4B. 8 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 1305-01-565-8732 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.