IOF .32 Revolver

IOF .32 revolver
Type Revolver
Place of origin  India[1]
Production history
Designed 1995
Manufacturer Indian Ordnance Factory
Produced 1996
Specifications
Weight 700 g (25 oz)
Length 177.8 mm (7.00 in)
Barrel length 76.2 mm (3.00 in)
Cartridge .32 S&W Long (7.65mm x 23mm)[2]
Action Double-action revolver
Feed system Six-round cylinder
Sights Fixed open sights

IOF .32 Revolver (also known as IOF 32 Revolver) is a 6-shot handgun designed and manufactured by the Ordnance Factories Organization in India[1][3] and is meant for short range.[4] It is a 'Break Action' self-extracting revolver[5] and uses the .32 Smith & Wesson Long (7.65mm x 23mm) cartridge.[6] 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.

It is priced at Rs.79,263 (ex-Kanpur) due to a lack of competition from private manufacturers.[7]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Ordnance Factory Board
  2. ↑ http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/weapons/wsc/3.htm
  3. ↑ Gun Accessory Default Page
  4. ↑ Gun Accessories Intro Page
  5. ↑ Gun Accessories Intro Page
  6. ↑ http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/ammunition/sc/12.htm
  7. ↑ Arms&lang=hi 0.32" Revolver Total price (including taxes)

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