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'''IOF .32 Revolver''' (also known as '''IOF 32 Revolver''') is a 6-shot handgun designed and manufactured by the [[Ordnance Factories Organization]] in India<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> and is meant for short range.<ref name="gunaccessories1">{{Cite web |url=http://gunaccessory.com/32_IOF_Revolver/intro.htm |title=Gun Accessories Intro Page |access-date=2011-01-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171217183133/http://www.gunaccessory.com/32_IOF_Revolver/intro.htm |archive-date=2017-12-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref>  
'''IOF .32 Revolver''' (also known as '''IOF 32 Revolver''') is a 6-shot handgun designed and manufactured by the [[Ordnance Factories Organization]] in India<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> and is meant for short range.<ref name="gunaccessories1">{{Cite web |url=http://gunaccessory.com/32_IOF_Revolver/intro.htm |title=Gun Accessories Intro Page |access-date=2011-01-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171217183133/http://www.gunaccessory.com/32_IOF_Revolver/intro.htm |archive-date=2017-12-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


It is a 'Break Action' self-extracting revolver<ref name="gunaccessories2">{{Cite web |url=http://gunaccessory.com/32_IOF_Revolver/load.htm |title=Gun Accessories Load Page |access-date=2011-01-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171218092321/http://www.gunaccessory.com/32_IOF_Revolver/load.htm |archive-date=2017-12-18 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and uses the [[.32 Smith & Wesson Long]] (7.65mm x 23mm) cartridge.<ref>{{Cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730095047/http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/ammunition/sc/12.htm|archivedate=2019-07-30|url=http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/ammunition/sc/12.htm|title=Ordnance Factory Board|website=ofbindia.gov.in}}</ref> It 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.
==Design==
The revolver is a 'Break Action' self-extracting revolver<ref name="gunaccessories2">{{Cite web |url=http://gunaccessory.com/32_IOF_Revolver/load.htm |title=Gun Accessories Load Page |access-date=2011-01-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171218092321/http://www.gunaccessory.com/32_IOF_Revolver/load.htm |archive-date=2017-12-18 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and uses the [[.32 Smith & Wesson Long]] (7.65mm x 23mm) cartridge.<ref>{{Cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730095047/http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/ammunition/sc/12.htm|archivedate=2019-07-30|url=http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/ammunition/sc/12.htm|title=Ordnance Factory Board|website=ofbindia.gov.in}}</ref>  


It 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>
It 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 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>


IOF also make a lightweight titanium frame version called the [[Nirbheek]] and a longer barrel steel frame version called the ANMOL.<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>
IOF also make a lightweight titanium frame version called the [[Nirbheek]] and a longer barrel steel frame version called the ANMOL.<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==
*[[Enfield No. 2]]
*[[Nirbheek]]
*[[Nirbheek]]
*[[Webley Revolver]]
*[[Webley Revolver]]
*[[Enfield No. 2]]


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 09:05, 20 March 2022

IOF 0.32" Revolver
IOF-32-REV-1.JPG
TypeRevolver
Place of originIndia
Production history
Designed1995
ManufacturerIndian Ordnance Factory
Produced1996
Specifications
Mass700 g (25 oz)
Length177.8 mm (7.00 in)
Barrel length76.2 mm (3.00 in)
Cartridge.32 S&W Long (7.65x23mm)
Caliber.32 (7.65 mm)
ActionDouble-action revolver, break action
Feed systemSix-round cylinder
SightsFixed open sights

IOF .32 Revolver (also known as IOF 32 Revolver) is a 6-shot handgun designed and manufactured by the Ordnance Factories Organization in India[1][2] and is meant for short range.[3]

Design[edit]

The revolver is a 'Break Action' self-extracting revolver[4] and uses the .32 Smith & Wesson Long (7.65mm x 23mm) cartridge.[5]

It 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 priced at Rs.79,263 (approx. $1100 USD in late 2020) (ex-Kanpur) due to a lack of competition from private manufacturers.[6]

IOF also make a lightweight titanium frame version called the Nirbheek and a longer barrel steel frame version called the ANMOL.[7]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Ordnance Factory Board". ofbindia.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2019-07-29.
  2. ↑ "Gun Accessory Default Page". Archived from the original on 2012-07-05. Retrieved 2011-01-19.
  3. ↑ "Gun Accessories Intro Page". Archived from the original on 2017-12-17. Retrieved 2011-01-19.
  4. ↑ "Gun Accessories Load Page". Archived from the original on 2017-12-18. Retrieved 2011-01-19.
  5. ↑ "Ordnance Factory Board". ofbindia.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2019-07-30.
  6. ↑ "Arms&lang=hi 0.32" Revolver Total price (including taxes)". Archived from the original on 2014-12-04. Retrieved 2013-07-19.
  7. ↑ "Civil Trade - Arms Details". Retrieved 2020-05-14.

External links[edit]

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