Ashani pistol

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IOF .32" pistol (Ashani)
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IOF ishapore .32ACP Ashani pistol
Type Semi-automatic pistol
Place of originIndia
Production history
Manufacturer Indian 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
Action straight 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 IOF Ashani is a semi-automatic pistol manufactured by the Indian Ordnance Factory (IOF), chambered in .32 ACP (7.65×17mm Browning SR) Designed primarily for civilian self-defense, it is based on the Browning 1910 and operates on a straight blowback mechanism. First produced in 1958, the pistol features a steel frame, an 8-round single-stack magazine, and fixed iron sights. The Mk-II version, introduced in 2014, incorporates a polymer grip for improved ergonomics and a better finish. Weighing around 650 grams with a barrel length of 87.37mm, it offers an effective range of 25-30 meters and a muzzle velocity of approximately 290 m/s. While it is compact and easy to maintain, the Ashani has drawbacks such as a heavy trigger pull, stiff slide operation, and relatively high cost compared to similar firearms. Despite its limitations, it remains a popular choice for licensed gun owners in India due to its availability and legal compliance.

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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. 1 2 3 "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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