The Cartridge,caliber .50, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-01-659-0125, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. The manufacturer of record is Naval Sea Systems Command. Government technical data includes 5 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1305-01-659-0125 |
| Primary Part Number | 8347898 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,caliber .50 |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Manufacturer | Naval Sea Systems Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Cartridge Model Number | MK321 MOD1 |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1305-AC16 |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Cartridge Grouping Type | SINGLE ROUND |
| Cartridge Design Type | BALL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 8347898 PRIMARY | Naval Sea Systems Command (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1305-AC16 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1305-01-659-0125 is a Cartridge,caliber .50, manufactured by Naval Sea Systems Command, classified under FSC 1305, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
NSN 1305-01-659-0125 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 8347898 (Naval Sea Systems Command).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1305-01-659-0136. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8347898: Cartridge Model Number: MK321 MOD1; Dod Ammunition Code: 1305-AC16; Unable to Decode: UNABLE TO DECODE; Cartridge Grouping Type: SINGLE ROUND. 5 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 1305-01-659-0125 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.