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{{Infobox weapon
|name=IOF .32" pistol (Ashani)
|image=
|caption=
|origin=India
|type=[[Semi-automatic pistol]]
|is_ranged=yes
|design_date=
|manufacturer=[[Ordnance Factory Board|Indian Ordnance Factory]]
|production_date=
|variants=
|weight={{convert|0.68|kg|abbr=on}}<ref name="MK I Stats">{{cite web |url=https://gsf.gov.in/htb/mk1custnotice.pdf |title=Archived copy |website=gsf.gov.in |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222145526/https://gsf.gov.in/htb/mk1custnotice.pdf |archive-date=22 February 2020 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
|length={{convert|158|mm|in|abbr=on}}<ref name="MK I Stats"/>
|part_length={{convert|87.37|mm|in|abbr=on}}
|cartridge=[[.32 ACP]]
|action=[[Blowback (arms)|Delayed Blowback]]
|Trigger= Single action
|feed=8-round detachable box [[Magazine (firearm)|magazine]]
|sights=Fixed [[Iron sight|open sights]]
}}

'''Ashani''' (also known as '''IOF .32 pistol''')<ref name="GA">{{Cite web |url=http://gunaccessory.com/32_IOF_Pistol/default.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-06-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150529231251/http://gunaccessory.com/32_IOF_Pistol/DEFAULT.HTM |archive-date=2015-05-29 |url-status=dead }}</ref> is a [[Semi-automatic pistol|semi-automatic]] .32 [[caliber|calibre]] (7.65 mm) [[pistol]] designed and manufactured by the [[Ordnance Factory Board]]'s Gun and Shell Factory and Rifle Factory Ishapore.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ofbeproc.gov.in/scripts/itt_pq/107MMEPQ16000359/EOI%20Document%20pistol.pdf |title=Archived copy |website=ofbeproc.gov.in |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222144843/https://ofbeproc.gov.in/scripts/itt_pq/107MMEPQ16000359/EOI%20Document%20pistol.pdf |archive-date=22 February 2020 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The pistol is manufactured for concealed carry when permitted.

It's been developed by OFB in house based on colt 1903 pistol although it externally resembles FN 1903 and Remington model 51. The pistol can be cosmetically modified by changing its aesthetic.

==Variant==

===Ashani Mk I===
The Mk I has a length of 158mm.<ref name="MK I Stats"/>

===Ashani Mk II===
The Mk II was officially launched on December 23, 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/west-bengal/pistol-for-purse-in-two-colours/cid/1396494 |title=Pistol for purse, in two colours |website=www.telegraphindia.com |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222145005/https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/west-bengal/pistol-for-purse-in-two-colours/cid/1396494 |archive-date=22 February 2020 |url-status=dead}}</ref> It has a length of 163mm.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gsf.gov.in/htb/mk2custnotice.pdf |title=Archived copy |website=gsf.gov.in |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222145349/http://gsf.gov.in/htb/mk2custnotice.pdf |archive-date=22 February 2020 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

It retails at 85,000 rupee (About US$1090).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ofbindia.gov.in/product/products/product-details/0-32-pistol-ashani-mk-ii- |title=0.32" Pistol (Ashani MK-II) | Ordnance Factory Board | Government of India |website=ofbindia.gov.in |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222145258/https://ofbindia.gov.in/product/products/product-details/0-32-pistol-ashani-mk-ii- |archive-date=22 February 2020 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

It still remains overpriced as it is inferior to the western arms of comparable price.

==References==
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==External links==
* {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190811094455/http://www.ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/weapons/wsc/4.htm |date=August 11, 2019|title=Pistol 0.32"}}
* {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004172201/http://ofb.gov.in/unit/pages/RFI/32-modified-pistol |date=October 4, 2021|title=.32 Modified Pistol}}

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[[Category:.32 ACP semi-automatic pistols]]
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Ashani pistol - Revision history

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