India's first long-range revolver "Prabal" to be launched this week on August 18
long-range revolver, «Prabal,» is poised for launch on August 18. The revolver is manufactured by the state-owned enterprise Advanced Weapons and Equipment India (AWEIL), based in Kanpur. Distinguished by its .32 bore, the Prabal revolver boasts an impressive firing range of up to 50 meters, more than twice the reach of other rivolvers in India.
As per a ToI report, a noteworthy feature of Prabal is its side swing cylinder, marking a significant advancement in revolver design. AWEIL Director AK Maurya emphasized its key attributes, stating, «The Prabal revolver is light in weight and equipped with a side swing cylinder.» Maurya elaborated on the innovation, stating, «Previously, older revolver models required the firearm to be folded for cartridge insertion. Moreover, the prevailing market revolvers have a limited range of only up to 20 meters.
In contrast, Prabal excels with a range of 50 meters. Weighing merely 700 grams (excluding cartridges), it boasts a barrel length of 76 mm and an overall length of 177.6 mm. Its user-friendly trigger pull enhances its appeal.
Notably, this makes it a convenient option, even for women who can easily carry it in their handbags, thus augmenting personal safety.» He further revealed, «Booking for Prabal, akin to the features of the Webley Scott revolver, will commence on August 18. Civilian purchasers possessing a valid license can avail themselves of this opportunity.» AWEIL, stationed in Kanpur's Armapur, stands as a government-owned enterprise specializing in the production of defense equipment. Comprising eight former factories of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), the company's primary focus lies in the manufacturing of small arms and artillery for the Indian armed forces,
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