| 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, Single action |
| 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 Factory Board's Gun and Shell Factory and Rifle Factory Ishapore.[3][4] The pistol is manufactured for concealed carry when permitted.
Variant
Ashani Mk I
The Mk I has a length of 158mm.[1]
Ashani Mk II
The Mk II was officially launched on December 23, 2017.[5] It has a length of 163mm.[6]
It retails at 85,000 rupees (About US$1020).[7]
References
- 1 2 3 "Archived copy" (PDF). gsf.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 February 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-05-29. Retrieved 2015-06-02.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). ofbeproc.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 February 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ Chowdhuri, Rajib (2018-07-28). "Ashani Mark Mk-II pistol creates hope for export". The Asian Age. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ↑ "Pistol for purse, in two colours". www.telegraphindia.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). gsf.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 February 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "0.32" Pistol (Ashani MK-II) | Ordnance Factory Board | Government of India". ofbindia.gov.in. Archived from the original on 22 February 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
External links
- Pistol 0.32" at the Wayback Machine (archived August 11, 2019)
- .32 Modified Pistol at the Wayback Machine (archived October 4, 2021)
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