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|manufacturer=[[Ordnance Factories Organization|Indian Ordnance Factory]]
|manufacturer=[[Small Arms Factory, Kanpur]]
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|sights=Fixed [[Iron sight|open sights]]
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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 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==
==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>
{{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.


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 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>
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>
==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==
*[[Enfield No. 2]]
*[[Webley Revolver]]
*[[Prabal]]
*[[Nidar (revolver)|Nidar]]
*[[Nirbheek]]
*[[Nirbheek]]
*[[Webley Revolver]]
* [[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]
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Latest revision as of 14:18, 17 November 2025

IOF 0.32" Revolver
TypeRevolver
Place of originIndia
Production history
Designed1995
ManufacturerSmall Arms Factory, Kanpur
Produced1996–present
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 system6-round cylinder
SightsFixed 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]

  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 Load Page". Archived from the original on 2017-12-18. Retrieved 2011-01-19.
  4. "Ordnance Factory Board". ofbindia.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2019-07-30.
  5. "Arms&lang=hi 0.32" Revolver Total price (including taxes)". Archived from the original on 2014-12-04. Retrieved 2013-07-19.
  6. "Civil Trade - Arms Details". Retrieved 2020-05-14.

External links[edit | edit source]

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