Ashani pistol

IOF .32" pistol (Ashani)
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)
Length	158 mm (6.2 in)
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

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^ "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.