IOF .32" pistol (Ashani)
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of originIndia
Production history
ManufacturerIndian Ordnance Factory
Specifications
Mass0.68 kg (1.5 lb)[1]
Length158 mm (6.2 in)[1]
Barrel length87.37 mm (3.440 in)
Cartridge.32 ACP
ActionDelayed Blowback, Single action
Feed system8-round detachable box magazine
SightsFixed 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. ^ a b c "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)
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-05-29. Retrieved 2015-06-02.((cite web)): CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ "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)
  4. ^ Chowdhuri, Rajib (2018-07-28). "Ashani Mark Mk-II pistol creates hope for export". The Asian Age. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  5. ^ "Pistol for purse, in two colours". www.telegraphindia.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  6. ^ "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)
  7. ^ "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.

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