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|manufacturer=[[ | |manufacturer=[[Small Arms Factory, Kanpur]] | ||
|production_date= | |production_date=1996–present | ||
|variants= | |variants= | ||
|weight={{convert|700|g|abbr=on}} | |weight={{convert|700|g|abbr=on}} | ||
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|action=[[Double-action revolver]], [[break action]] | |action=[[Double-action revolver]], [[break action]] | ||
|rate= | |rate= | ||
|feed= | |feed=6-round cylinder | ||
|sights=Fixed [[Iron sight|open sights]] | |sights=Fixed [[Iron sight|open sights]] | ||
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'''IOF .32 Revolver''' (also known as '''IOF 32 Revolver''') is a | '''IOF .32 Revolver''' (also known as '''IOF 32 Revolver''') is a six-shot revolver designed and manufactured by [[Field Gun Factory, Kanpur]].<ref name="OFB">{{Cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190729030819/https://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/weapons/wsc/3.htm|archivedate=2019-07-29|url=http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/weapons/wsc/3.htm|title=Ordnance Factory Board|website=ofbindia.gov.in}}</ref><ref name="gunaccessories">{{Cite web |url=http://gunaccessory.com/32_IOF_Revolver/default.htm |title=Gun Accessory Default Page |access-date=2011-01-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120705101839/http://gunaccessory.com/32_IOF_Revolver/default.htm |archive-date=2012-07-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
==Design== | |||
{{Main|Webley Revolver}} | |||
The IOF .32 revolver is based on the [[Webley Revolver#The Webley Mk IV .38/200 Service Revolver|Webley Mk IV]] [[.38 S&W]] revolver, specifically the [[Singapore Police Force]] version with a safety catch. | |||
The smaller caliber was chosen so that it would be legal for civilian ownership under Indian law. | |||
The revolver is a 'Break Action' self-extracting revolver<ref name="gunaccessories2">{{Cite web |title=Gun Accessories Load Page |url=http://gunaccessory.com/32_IOF_Revolver/load.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171218092321/http://www.gunaccessory.com/32_IOF_Revolver/load.htm |archive-date=2017-12-18 |access-date=2011-01-19}}</ref> and uses the [[.32 Smith & Wesson Long]] (7.65mm x 23mm) cartridge.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ordnance Factory Board |url=http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/ammunition/sc/12.htm |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730095047/http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/ammunition/sc/12.htm |archivedate=2019-07-30 |website=ofbindia.gov.in}}</ref> | |||
The revolver is priced at Rs.79,263 (approx. $1100 [[USD]] in late 2020) (ex-[[Kanpur]]) due to a lack of competition from private manufacturers.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ofbindia.nic.in/index.php?wh=Sporting |title=Arms&lang=hi 0.32" Revolver Total price (including taxes) |access-date=2013-07-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141204232011/http://www.ofbindia.nic.in/index.php?wh=Sporting |archive-date=2014-12-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | |||
==Variants== | |||
=== Nirbheek === | |||
{{Main|Nirbheek}} | |||
Lightweight titanium frame version. | |||
=== ANMOL === | |||
Longer barrel steel frame version.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://ofb.gov.in/product/products/category/civil-trade---arms-details |title=Civil Trade - Arms Details |access-date=2020-05-14 |archive-url= |archive-date= |url-status= }}</ref> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Webley Revolver]] | |||
*[[Prabal]] | |||
*[[Nidar (revolver)|Nidar]] | |||
*[[Nirbheek]] | *[[Nirbheek]] | ||
*[[ | * [[Ashani pistol]] | ||
*[[ | * [[IOF .22 revolver|IOF .22 Revolver]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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* [http://www.securityarms.com/20010315/galleryfiles/3000/3045.htm Indian 32-caliber IOR-Mk1 revolver] | * [http://www.securityarms.com/20010315/galleryfiles/3000/3045.htm Indian 32-caliber IOR-Mk1 revolver] | ||
{{Ordnance Factories Board}} | {{Ordnance Factories Board}} | ||
{{commons category|Indian Ordnance Factories .32 revolver}} | |||
{{DEFAULTSORT:IOF .32 Revolver}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:IOF .32 Revolver}} | ||
Latest revision as of 14:18, 17 November 2025
| IOF 0.32" Revolver | |
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| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin | India |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1995 |
| Manufacturer | Small Arms Factory, Kanpur |
| Produced | 1996–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 700 g (25 oz) |
| Length | 177.8 mm (7.00 in) |
| Barrel length | 76.2 mm (3.00 in) |
| Cartridge | .32 S&W Long (7.65x23mm) |
| Caliber | .32 (7.65 mm) |
| Action | Double-action revolver, break action |
| Feed system | 6-round cylinder |
| Sights | Fixed open sights |
IOF .32 Revolver (also known as IOF 32 Revolver) is a six-shot revolver designed and manufactured by Field Gun Factory, Kanpur.[1][2]
Design[edit | edit source]
The IOF .32 revolver is based on the Webley Mk IV .38 S&W revolver, specifically the Singapore Police Force version with a safety catch.
The smaller caliber was chosen so that it would be legal for civilian ownership under Indian law.
The revolver is a 'Break Action' self-extracting revolver[3] and uses the .32 Smith & Wesson Long (7.65mm x 23mm) cartridge.[4]
The revolver is priced at Rs.79,263 (approx. $1100 USD in late 2020) (ex-Kanpur) due to a lack of competition from private manufacturers.[5]
Variants[edit | edit source]
Nirbheek[edit | edit source]
Lightweight titanium frame version.
ANMOL[edit | edit source]
Longer barrel steel frame version.[6]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Ordnance Factory Board". ofbindia.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2019-07-29.
- ↑ "Gun Accessory Default Page". Archived from the original on 2012-07-05. Retrieved 2011-01-19.
- ↑ "Gun Accessories Load Page". Archived from the original on 2017-12-18. Retrieved 2011-01-19.
- ↑ "Ordnance Factory Board". ofbindia.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2019-07-30.
- ↑ "Arms&lang=hi 0.32" Revolver Total price (including taxes)". Archived from the original on 2014-12-04. Retrieved 2013-07-19.
- ↑ "Civil Trade - Arms Details". Retrieved 2020-05-14.