The Cartridge,12 Gage Shotgun, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-01-599-3973, 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. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1305-01-599-3973 |
| Primary Part Number | PFC156 6 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| PFC156 6 PRIMARY | Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge (USA) |
| 63100680 | Humbert Ctts (FRA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1305-012-0018 | 6/9 Informative reference only Sec Commission Interarmees Munitions Codes Annexes De Gestion |
NSN 1305-01-599-3973 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 1305-01-599-3973 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: PFC156 6 (Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge), 63100680 (Humbert Ctts).
Key specifications for PFC156 6: Special Features: HARD COPPER PLATED LEAD; 401 M/S MUZZLE VELOCITY; 25M OPERATIONAL RANGE. 0 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 1305-01-599-3973 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.