Indian Ordnance Factories .32 Revolver
Revolver
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IOF .32 Revolver (also known as IOF 32 Revolver) is a six-shot revolver designed and manufactured by Field Gun Factory, Kanpur.[1][2]
| IOF 0.32" Revolver | |
|---|---|
| |
| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin | India |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1995 |
| Manufacturer | Small Arms Factory, Kanpur |
| 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 IOF .32 revolver 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 a 'Break Action' self-extracting revolver[3] and uses the .32 Smith & Wesson Long (7.65mm x 23mm) cartridge.[4]
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.[5]
Variants
Nirbheek
Lightweight titanium frame version.
ANMOL
Longer barrel steel frame version.[6]
