Ashani pistol

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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
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] 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. ^ a b c https://web.archive.org/web/20200222145526/https://gsf.gov.in/htb/mk1custnotice.pdf
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-05-29. Retrieved 2015-06-02.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20200222144843/https://ofbeproc.gov.in/scripts/itt_pq/107MMEPQ16000359/EOI%20Document%20pistol.pdf
  4. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20200222145005/https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/west-bengal/pistol-for-purse-in-two-colours/cid/1396494
  5. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20200222145349/http://gsf.gov.in/htb/mk2custnotice.pdf
  6. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20200222145258/https://ofbindia.gov.in/product/products/product-details/0-32-pistol-ashani-mk-ii-

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