Ashani pistol

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IOF .32" pistol (Ashani)
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 Delayed 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 pistol is manufactured for concealed carry when permitted.

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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]

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