NSN 8465-00-003-1203 · NIIN 000031203 · Part number B72
Smith & Wesson Sales Company · FSC 8465 — Individual Equipment · FSG 84 — Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia · CAGE 55358
Government record, cited
NSN 8465-00-003-1203 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 8465-00-003-1203. Manufacturer of record part number: B72.
Also searched as8465-00-003-1203 ·
8465000031203 ·
NIIN 000031203 ·
00-003-1203 ·
FSC 8465 Individual Equipment · CAGE 55358 · B72
Manufacturer of record: Smith & Wesson Sales Company
Identification
NSN: 8465-00-003-1203
NIIN: 000031203
FSC: 8465 — Individual Equipment
FSG: 84 — Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia
Primary part number: B72
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Sales Company
General Description
The Carrier,key-Whistle, cataloged under National Stock Number 8465-00-003-1203, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8465 (Individual Equipment) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. The manufacturer of record is Smith & Wesson Sales Company. Government technical data includes 3 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. 6 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
8465-00-003-1203
Primary Part Number
B72
Item Name
Carrier,key-Whistle
FSC / FSG
8465 / 84 — Individual Equipment
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson Sales Company
Status
ACTIVE
Color
BLACK
Material
LEATHER BASIC
Attachment Method
LOOP AND SNAP FASTENER
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items6
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
5340-00-663-2450POSSIBLE MATCH
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Possible match (shared part number)
5940-00-857-9036B72POSSIBLE MATCH
TERMINAL,LUG
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3460-01-019-0506208-MPOSSIBLE MATCH
WHEEL,ABRASIVE
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3030-01-195-4352B72POSSIBLE MATCH
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NSN 8465-00-003-1203 is a Carrier,key-Whistle, manufactured by Smith & Wesson Sales Company, classified under FSC 8465, Individual Equipment. Status: active.
What part numbers are listed for NSN 8465-00-003-1203?
NSN 8465-00-003-1203 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: B72 (Smith & Wesson Sales Company).
What NSN replaces 8465-00-003-1203?
6 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5340-00-663-2450, 5940-00-857-9036, 3460-01-019-0506. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of B72?
Key specifications for B72: Color: BLACK; Special Features: W/SNAP HOOK; Material: LEATHER BASIC; Attachment Method: LOOP AND SNAP FASTENER. 3 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 8465-00-003-1203 hazardous material?
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.