Indian Ordnance Factories .32 Revolver
IOF .32 Revolver (also known as IOF 32 Revolver) is a six-shot handgun designed and manufactured by the Ordnance Factories Organization in India[1][2] and is meant for short range.[3]
| IOF 0.32" Revolver | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin | India |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1995 |
| Manufacturer | Indian Ordnance Factory |
| Produced | 1996–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 700 g (25 oz) |
| Length | 177.8 mm (7.00 in) |
| Barrel length | 76.2 mm (3.00 in) |
| Cartridge | .32 S&W Long (7.65x23mm) |
| Caliber | .32 (7.65 mm) |
| Action | Double-action revolver, break action |
| Feed system | 6-round cylinder |
| Sights | Fixed open sights |
Design
The revolver is a 'Break Action' self-extracting revolver[4] and uses the .32 Smith & Wesson Long (7.65mm x 23mm) cartridge.[5]
It is based on the Webley Mk IV .38 S&W revolver, specifically the Singapore Police Force version with a safety catch. The smaller caliber was chosen so that it would be legal for civilian ownership under Indian law.
The revolver is priced at Rs.79,263 (approx. $1100 USD in late 2020) (ex-Kanpur) due to a lack of competition from private manufacturers.[6]
IOF also make a lightweight titanium frame version called the Nirbheek and a longer barrel steel frame version called the ANMOL.[7]
See also
References
- "Ordnance Factory Board". ofbindia.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2019-07-29.
- "Gun Accessory Default Page". Archived from the original on 2012-07-05. Retrieved 2011-01-19.
- "Gun Accessories Intro Page". Archived from the original on 2017-12-17. Retrieved 2011-01-19.
- "Gun Accessories Load Page". Archived from the original on 2017-12-18. Retrieved 2011-01-19.
- "Ordnance Factory Board". ofbindia.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2019-07-30.
- "Arms&lang=hi 0.32" Revolver Total price (including taxes)". Archived from the original on 2014-12-04. Retrieved 2013-07-19.
- "Civil Trade - Arms Details". Retrieved 2020-05-14.