Ashani
| IOF .32" pistol (Ashani) | |
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| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | India |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Indian Ordnance Factory |
| Variants | No variant |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 680 g (24 oz) |
| Length | 158 mm (6.2 in) |
| Barrel length | 87.37 mm (3.440 in) |
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| Cartridge | .32 ACP |
| Action | Simple Blowback |
| Feed system | 8-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Fixed open sights |
Ashani (also known as IOF .32 pistol) is a semi-automatic .32 calibre (7.65 mm) pistol designed and manufactured by the Gun and Shell Factory, Kolkata Indian Ordnance Factory in India. This is a hammer (concealed within the slide) fired pistol. This is designed for concealed carry and so perfect for civilian use. It has 8 shot capacity with an effective range of 18.27 meters.[1]
Though externally similar to the Browning 1910, its internal mechanism is based on the Colt 1903.