Ashani pistol
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.
| 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 |
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]
References
- 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.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-
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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