Indian Ordnance Factories .32 Revolver Explained

IOF 0.32" Revolver
Origin:	India
Type:	Revolver
Is Ranged:	yes
Design Date:	1995
Manufacturer:	Small Arms Factory, Kanpur
Production Date:	1996–present
Weight:	700g
Length:	177.8mm
Part Length:	76.2mm
Cartridge:	.32 S&W Long (7.65x23mm)
Caliber:	.32 (7.65 mm)
Action:	Double-action revolver, break action
Feed:	6-round cylinder
Sights:	Fixed open sights

IOF .32 Revolver (also known as IOF 32 Revolver) is a six-shot handgun designed and manufactured by Field Gun Factory, Kanpur.^{[1] [2]}

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.^[3]

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.

Variants

IOF also make a lightweight titanium frame version called the Nirbheek and a longer barrel steel frame version called the ANMOL.^[6]

See also

• Webley Revolver
• Prabal

External links

• Indian 32-caliber IOR-Mk1 revolver

Notes and References

1. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20190729030819/https://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/weapons/wsc/3.htm. 2019-07-29. Ordnance Factory Board. ofbindia.gov.in.
2. Web site: Gun Accessory Default Page . 2011-01-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120705101839/http://gunaccessory.com/32_IOF_Revolver/default.htm . 2012-07-05 . dead .
3. Web site: Arms&lang=hi 0.32" Revolver Total price (including taxes) . 2013-07-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141204232011/http://www.ofbindia.nic.in/index.php?wh=Sporting . 2014-12-04 . dead .
4. Web site: Gun Accessories Load Page . 2011-01-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171218092321/http://www.gunaccessory.com/32_IOF_Revolver/load.htm . 2017-12-18 . dead .
5. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20190730095047/http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/ammunition/sc/12.htm. 2019-07-30. Ordnance Factory Board. ofbindia.gov.in.
6. Web site: Civil Trade - Arms Details . 2020-05-14 .