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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|India's first long-range revolver}}<br />
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{{Infobox weapon<br />
| name = Prabal<br />
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| image_size = 300<br />
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| type = [[Revolver]]<br />
| origin = [[India]]<br />
| is_ranged = Yes<br />
| manufacturer = [[Advanced Weapons and Equipment India]]<br />
| unit_cost = 1.26 - 1.4 Lakh Rupees<ref>{{cite news |title=Prabal, India's lightweight long-range revolver, is here |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/prabal-indias-lightweight-long-range-revolver-is-here/articleshow/102845681.cms?from=mdr |access-date=20 August 2023 |work=The Times of India |date=19 August 2023}}</ref><br />
| production_date = 18 August 2023<br />
| mass = ≈ {{cvt|700|g|lb}} ''excluding cartridges''<ref name="180823mint">{{cite news |title=India's first Long Range revolver 'Prabal' to be launched today: Report |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/indias-first-long-range-revolver-prabal-to-be-launched-today-by-aweil-report-11692323850455.html |work=mint |date=18 August 2023 |language=en}}</ref><br />
| length = {{cvt|177.6|mm|in}}<br />
| part_length = {{cvt|76|mm|in}}<br />
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| caliber = 0.32 mm<br />
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| range = ≈ {{cvt|50|m|yd}}<br />
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'''Prabal''' is [[India]]'s first long-range [[revolver]] manufactured by the [[Advanced Weapons and Equipment India]] (AWEIL). <br />
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== Design ==<br />
With a length of 177.6 mm and having a side swing cylinder, it weighs about 700 grams. <br />
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The .32 bore has a firing range of up to 50 metres which is almost double the standard firing range of most revolvers.<ref>{{cite news |title=India's first long-range revolver "Prabal" to be launched this week on August 18 |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indias-first-long-tange-revolver-prabal-to-be-launched-this-week-on-august-18/articleshow/102744511.cms |access-date=18 August 2023 |work=The Economic Times |date=15 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Prabal: India First Long Range Revolver Set To Be Launched Today - How Is It Different From Other Models |url=https://www.india.com/news/india/prabal-indias-first-long-range-revolver-set-to-be-launched-today-how-is-it-different-from-other-models-gun-license-6235842/ |access-date=18 August 2023 |work=www.india.com |language=en}}</ref><br />
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This indigenous revolver is accessible to both arms dealers and civilians who possess a valid license in India.<ref>{{cite news |title=Amid rising gun crimes, India launches 1st long-range revolver; makes it accessible for civilians |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2023/aug/19/amid-rising-gun-crimes-india-launches-1st-long-range-revolver-makes-it-accessible-for-civilians-2606858.html |access-date=20 August 2023 |work=The New Indian Express |date=19 August 2023}}</ref><br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[Arms Act, 1959]]<br />
* [[Ruger GP100]]<br />
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* [[Webley Revolver]]<br />
* [[Nidar (revolver)|Nidar]]<br />
* [[Nirbheek]]<br />
* [[Ashani pistol]]<br />
* [[IOF .22 revolver|IOF .22 Revolver]]<br />
* [[Indian Ordnance Factories .32 Revolver|IOF .32 Revolver]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Revolvers of India]]<br />
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