The Fid,wire, cataloged under National Stock Number 5120-01-253-8879, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5120 (Hand Tools, Nonedged, Nonpowered) of the Hand Tools group. The manufacturer of record is Samson Ocean Systems Inc. Government technical data includes 1 specification, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5120-01-253-8879 |
| Primary Part Number | WIRE FID 1-1/2INX16IN |
| Item Name | Fid,wire |
| FSC / FSG | 5120 / 51 — Hand Tools, Nonedged, Nonpowered |
| Manufacturer | Samson Ocean Systems Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | TWEEZER STYLE; O/A LG 16 IN.; SHORT SECTION LG 4 IN.; FOR ROPE 1-1/2 IN. DIA; ROPE CIRC. 4-1/2 IN. IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| WIRE FID 1-1/2INX16IN PRIMARY | Samson Ocean Systems Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1-1/2INX16IN | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Samson Ocean Systems Inc |
NSN 5120-01-253-8879 is a Fid,wire, manufactured by Samson Ocean Systems Inc, classified under FSC 5120, Hand Tools, Nonedged, Nonpowered. Status: active.
NSN 5120-01-253-8879 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: WIRE FID 1-1/2INX16IN (Samson Ocean Systems Inc).
Key specifications for WIRE FID 1-1/2INX16IN: General Characteristics Item Description: TWEEZER STYLE; O/A LG 16 IN.; SHORT SECTION LG 4 IN.; FOR ROPE 1-1/2 IN. DIA; ROPE CIRC. 4-1/2 IN. IN. 1 specification is 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.
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.