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| IOF .32" pistol (Ashani) | |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | India |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Indian Ordnance Factory |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 0.68 kg (1.5 lb)[1] |
| Length | 158 mm (6.2 in)[1] |
| Barrel length | 87.37 mm (3.440 in) |
| Cartridge | .32 ACP |
| Action | Delayed Blowback |
| Feed system | 8-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Fixed open sights |
Ashani (also known as IOF .32 pistol)[2] is a semi-automatic .32 calibre (7.65 mm) pistol designed and manufactured by the Ordnance Factories Board's Gun and Shell Factory and Rifle Factory Ishapore.[3] The pistol is manufactured for concealed carry when permitted.
It's been developed by OFB in house on nomenclature of Remington Model 51 pistol. The pistol can be cosmetically modified by changing its aesthetic.
Variant
Ashani Mk I
The Mk I has a barrel length of 158mm.[1]
Ashani Mk II
The Mk II was officially launched in December 23, 2017.[4] It has a length of 163mm.[5]
It retails at 85,000 rupees.[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 https://web.archive.org/web/20200222145526/https://gsf.gov.in/htb/mk1custnotice.pdf
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-05-29. Retrieved 2015-06-02.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20200222144843/https://ofbeproc.gov.in/scripts/itt_pq/107MMEPQ16000359/EOI%20Document%20pistol.pdf
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20200222145005/https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/west-bengal/pistol-for-purse-in-two-colours/cid/1396494
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20200222145349/http://gsf.gov.in/htb/mk2custnotice.pdf
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20200222145258/https://ofbindia.gov.in/product/products/product-details/0-32-pistol-ashani-mk-ii-
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