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 Factories Board's Gun and Shell Factory.[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 | Simple Blowback |
| Feed system | 8-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Fixed open sights |
Design
While the Ashani is externally similar to the Browning 1910, its internal mechanism is based on the Colt 1903. The pistol can be cosmetically modified by changing its magazine, barrel, grip and magazine release button.[2]
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-
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