The Cartridge,powder Actuated Tool, cataloged under National Stock Number 1377-00-488-6870, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1377 (Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 6 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1377-00-488-6870 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,powder Actuated Tool |
| FSC / FSG | 1377 / 13 — Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Net Explosive Weight | 0.000000 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.004200 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Percussion Detonation Type | RIM FIRE |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | RIVETS, EXPLOSIVE |
| Criticality Code Justification | EXWT |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0174 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988050774 |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1377-M077 |
| Dot Hazard Class/division | 1.4 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Dot Warning Label Code | 1.4S |
| Power Charge Rating Designation | MEDIUM |
| Cartridge Size | 27.0 CALIBER |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AGUC,AGXZ |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) DOT hazard class/division 1.4 · UN ID UN0174 · warning label 1.4S · 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION · ships as RIVETS, EXPLOSIVE |
| Criticality Code | Y |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 5-260 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Hilti Inc |
| 1377-M077 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1377-00-488-6870 is a Cartridge,powder Actuated Tool, classified under FSC 1377, Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components. Status: active.
6 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6240-00-519-0264, 6680-00-526-8366, 5935-00-755-2912. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1377-00-488-6870: Net Explosive Weight: 0.000000 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.004200 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS; Percussion Detonation Type: RIM FIRE; Dot Proper Shipping Name: RIVETS, EXPLOSIVE; Criticality Code Justification: EXWT. 13 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 1377-00-488-6870 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.