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==Webley No. 5 "Express" Revolver== | ==Webley No. 5 "Express" Revolver== | ||
Holmes' ([[Robert Downey Jr.]]) revolver, though of a style colloquially termed a 'Webley RIC' (after 'Royal Irish Constabulary'), is technically a [[Webley No.5|Webley No.5 'Express']] model by the same maker. This was available from the 1880s onwards in either .360 or .38 caliber. Holmes' example has a 4" barrel, an early-style deeply-fluted cylinder (deeper front-to-rear than either the Bulldog or the true RIC), and a contoured frame at the lower edge ahead of the trigger guard. It also features a flattened swivel-type rammer, squared-off butt with lanyard ring, and a nickel finish. | Sherlock Holmes' ([[Robert Downey Jr.]]) revolver, though of a style colloquially termed a 'Webley RIC' (after 'Royal Irish Constabulary'), is technically a [[Webley No.5|Webley No.5 'Express']] model by the same maker. This was available from the 1880s onwards in either .360 or .38 caliber. Holmes' example has a 4" barrel, an early-style deeply-fluted cylinder (deeper front-to-rear than either the Bulldog or the true RIC), and a contoured frame at the lower edge ahead of the trigger guard. It also features a flattened swivel-type rammer, squared-off butt with lanyard ring, and a nickel finish. | ||
[[Image:11661-01.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Webley No.5 Express - .450 Adams]] | [[Image:11661-01.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Webley No.5 Express - .450 Adams]] | ||
[[Image:Holmeswebleyno5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Webley No.5 'RIC' - .360 caliber.]] | [[Image:Holmeswebleyno5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Webley No.5 'RIC' - .360 caliber.]] | ||
[[Image:Holmeswebleyno6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Adler unloads | [[Image:Holmeswebleyno6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Irene Adler ([[Rachel McAdams]]) unloads Holmes' Webley No.5 'RIC'.]] | ||
==Webley Bulldog== | ==Webley Bulldog== | ||
Several characters in the film employ [[Webley Bulldog|Webley Bulldog Revolvers]]. Based upon their short 2.5" barrels and lack of a rammer/ejector, those wielded by Dr. John Watson ([[Jude Law]]) and American Ambassador Standish are most likely to be No.3 'R.I.C.' models in .442 calibre. These weapons fired a black powder cartridge and were gate loaders, unlike the later and more memorable "top break" Webleys. | Several characters in the film employ [[Webley Bulldog|Webley Bulldog Revolvers]]. Based upon their short 2.5" barrels and lack of a rammer/ejector, those wielded by Dr. John Watson ([[Jude Law]]) and American Ambassador Standish ([[William Hope]]) are most likely to be No.3 'R.I.C.' models in .442 calibre. These weapons fired a black powder cartridge and were gate loaders, unlike the later and more memorable "top break" Webleys. | ||
[[Image:WebleyBulldog.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Webley Bulldog - .32 caliber.]] | [[Image:WebleyBulldog.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Webley Bulldog - .32 caliber.]] | ||
[[Image:Holmes_watson_Webleys.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Holmes and Watson fire with their revolvers.]] | [[Image:Holmes_watson_Webleys.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Holmes and Watson fire with their revolvers.]] | ||
[[Image:SherlockH.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Watson ([[Jude Law]]) with revolver.]] | [[Image:SherlockH.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Watson ([[Jude Law]]) with revolver.]] | ||
[[Image:SherlockF.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Ambassador Standish with his revolver before being set ablaze by "black magic".]] | [[Image:SherlockF.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Ambassador Standish ([[William Hope]]) with his revolver before being set ablaze by "black magic".]] | ||
[[Image:Holmes_Webley.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Holmes and Watson with their Webleys as featured in a promotional still.]] | [[Image:Holmes_Webley.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Holmes and Watson with their Webleys as featured in a promotional still.]] | ||
[[Image:Sherlock.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a publicity photo, Watson aims his revolver.]] | [[Image:Sherlock.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a publicity photo, Watson aims his revolver.]] | ||
[[Image:Sherlock-bulldog.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reordan | [[Image:Sherlock-bulldog.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reordan ([[Oran Gurel]]) loads Standish's Webley Bulldog with blanks in a flashback.]] | ||
==Pryse revolver== | ==Pryse revolver== | ||
On the carriage ride to the | On the carriage ride to the "raid" in the opening scene of the movie, Inspector Lestrade ([[Eddie Marsan]]) can be seen loading a Pryse patent revolver. Based upon the form of the front part of the frame, it is most likely the model of 1877, and may be a Webley-built gun, or any number of licencees and copyists. | ||
[[Image:Pryse.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Webley-Pryse - .476 Enfield]] | [[Image:Pryse.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Webley-Pryse - .476 Enfield]] | ||
[[Image:Lestraderevolver2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Lestrade snaps shut his Pryse revolver]] | [[Image:Lestraderevolver2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Lestrade ([[Eddie Marsan]]) snaps shut his Pryse revolver]] | ||
[[Image:Lestraderevolver3.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Lestrade's Pryse revolver after snapping it shut.]] | [[Image:Lestraderevolver3.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Lestrade's Pryse revolver after snapping it shut.]] | ||
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==C. Sharps Pepperbox== | ==C. Sharps Pepperbox== | ||
Professor Moriarty ( | Professor Moriarty (actor's identity unknown) is seen deploying, from a concealed wrist-mounted rig, a (probably reproduction) [[Sharps Pepperbox|C. Sharps patent Model 1A four-barreled pepperbox type pistol]] in .22 rimfire with engraved brass frame. It's interesting, that a Sharps Pepperbox was used in another Holmes movie - [[Sherlock Holmes: Hound of The Baskervilles]] in 1988. | ||
[[Image:Pepperbox.gif|thumb|300px|none|Sharps Pepperbox .22 LR.]] | [[Image:Pepperbox.gif|thumb|300px|none|Sharps Pepperbox .22 LR.]] | ||
[[Image:22_pepperbox.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Moriarty aims his Sharps Pepperbox at Sherlock Holmes in disguise.]] | [[Image:22_pepperbox.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Moriarty aims his Sharps Pepperbox at Sherlock Holmes in disguise.]] | ||
==Howdah Pistol== | ==Howdah Pistol== | ||
The Home Secretary, Lord Coward has a large-caliber (most likely .577) centerfire [[Howdah Pistol]] by one of the usual makers (e.g. famed shotgun makers Purdey). | The Home Secretary, Lord Coward ([[Hans Matheson]]) has a large-caliber (most likely .577) centerfire [[Howdah Pistol]] by one of the usual makers (e.g. famed shotgun makers Purdey). | ||
[[Image:Howdah.png|thumb|none|300px|Howdah - .577 pistol.]] | [[Image:Howdah.png|thumb|none|300px|Howdah - .577 pistol.]] | ||
[[Image:577_howdah_pistol.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Coward loads his Howdah pistol.]] | [[Image:577_howdah_pistol.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Coward loads his Howdah pistol.]] | ||
[[Image:SherlockE.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Coward | [[Image:SherlockE.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Coward ([[Hans Matheson]]) searches for Holmes.]] | ||
==Police Revolvers== | ==Police Revolvers== | ||
The actual police sidearms of 1891 were the older Webley M.P. Model in .450 Adams at least partially supplemented by the Army issue Webley Mark I (in .442 Enfield). | The actual police sidearms of 1891 were the older Webley M.P. Model in .450 Adams at least partially supplemented by the Army issue Webley Mark I (in .442 Enfield). | ||
[[Image:SherlockC.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Police with longarms and revolvers]] | [[Image:SherlockC.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Police with longarms and revolvers]] | ||
[[Image:SherlockD.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:SherlockD.jpg|thumb|none|600px|To Lestrade's left, Constable Clark ([[William Houston]]) with a revolver.]] | ||
==Nagant M1895== | ==Nagant M1895== | ||
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[[Image:Winchester1887shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester 1887 shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Winchester1887shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester 1887 shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:SherlockA.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Police officer readies his shotgun. It does appear to be a [[Winchester Model 1887]].]] | [[Image:SherlockA.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Police officer readies his shotgun. It does appear to be a [[Winchester Model 1887]].]] | ||
[[Image:SherlockC.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Police with longarms and revolvers]] | [[Image:SherlockC.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Police with longarms and revolvers]] | ||
[[Image:SherlockD.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:SherlockD.jpg|thumb|none|600px|To Lestrade's right, a police constable with a [[Winchester Model 1887]].]] | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Revision as of 16:23, 2 September 2010
The following guns, supplied by UK-based movie armourers Bapty and Co. (with stunt versions by Tarver Productions), were used in the 2009 Sherlock Holmes movie:
WARNING: SPOILERS BELOW!
Webley No. 5 "Express" Revolver
Sherlock Holmes' (Robert Downey Jr.) revolver, though of a style colloquially termed a 'Webley RIC' (after 'Royal Irish Constabulary'), is technically a Webley No.5 'Express' model by the same maker. This was available from the 1880s onwards in either .360 or .38 caliber. Holmes' example has a 4" barrel, an early-style deeply-fluted cylinder (deeper front-to-rear than either the Bulldog or the true RIC), and a contoured frame at the lower edge ahead of the trigger guard. It also features a flattened swivel-type rammer, squared-off butt with lanyard ring, and a nickel finish.
Webley Bulldog
Several characters in the film employ Webley Bulldog Revolvers. Based upon their short 2.5" barrels and lack of a rammer/ejector, those wielded by Dr. John Watson (Jude Law) and American Ambassador Standish (William Hope) are most likely to be No.3 'R.I.C.' models in .442 calibre. These weapons fired a black powder cartridge and were gate loaders, unlike the later and more memorable "top break" Webleys.
Pryse revolver
On the carriage ride to the "raid" in the opening scene of the movie, Inspector Lestrade (Eddie Marsan) can be seen loading a Pryse patent revolver. Based upon the form of the front part of the frame, it is most likely the model of 1877, and may be a Webley-built gun, or any number of licencees and copyists.
Enfield Mark II Revolver
A henchman disarmed by Holmes in the opening scene is armed with an Enfield Mk II .476 caliber revolver with its distinctive lower frame, designed to accommodate a cylinder which slides forward to allow reloading.
Colt New Line 38 Pocket Revolver
It appears that Irene Adler (Rachel McAdams) uses a Colt New Line 38 Caliber Revolver. The screen-used piece is in an unknown caliber, but .38 is likely based on the frame size. An image of the resin/rubber stunt versions used in the movie can be seen at the Tarver Productions website (link below).
C. Sharps Pepperbox
Professor Moriarty (actor's identity unknown) is seen deploying, from a concealed wrist-mounted rig, a (probably reproduction) C. Sharps patent Model 1A four-barreled pepperbox type pistol in .22 rimfire with engraved brass frame. It's interesting, that a Sharps Pepperbox was used in another Holmes movie - Sherlock Holmes: Hound of The Baskervilles in 1988.
Howdah Pistol
The Home Secretary, Lord Coward (Hans Matheson) has a large-caliber (most likely .577) centerfire Howdah Pistol by one of the usual makers (e.g. famed shotgun makers Purdey).
Police Revolvers
The actual police sidearms of 1891 were the older Webley M.P. Model in .450 Adams at least partially supplemented by the Army issue Webley Mark I (in .442 Enfield).
Nagant M1895
This appears to be a Nagant M1895 Revolver. This would allow the weapon to be effectivly supressed due to the Nagant's gas seal design. This type of weapon may be anachronistic for this film and the prop used was a 1941 Tula-made example.
Winchester 1887
In the carriage in the beginning, a police constable is briefy seen loading a Winchester Model 1887.
