Sherlock is a 2010 BBC television series based on the classic novel series by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The series, which stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the title character, updates the story to a modern day setting, and incorporates modern technology (such as video surveillance and smart phones) into the plot. Three seasons have aired so far, and a fourth is set to commence in January 2017. Each season consists of three 90 minute episodes:
Season 1 - aired July to August 2010
A Study in Pink
The Blind Banker
The Great Game
Season 2 - aired January 2012
A Scandal in Belgravia
The Hound of Baskerville
The Reichenbach Fall
Season 3 - aired January 2014
The Empty Hearse
The Sign of Three
His Last Vow
Season 4 - aired January 2017
The Abominable Bride (prequel) - aired January 2016
The Six Thatchers
The Lying Detective
The Final Problem
The following weapons were used in the television series Sherlock:
In the series, Dr. Watson (Martin Freeman) is seen with a SIG-Sauer P226R as his primary weapon, in which Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) occasionally uses the pistol. The same handgun also shows up on several occasions in the hands of other characters.
Trivia: Given Watson's military background, it's possible the P226R is meant to represent the SIG-Sauer L105A2, which was the British Army's standard issue sidearm at the time the first two seasons were filmed (currently being phased out in favor of the Glock 17). This would be unrealistic however, as modern British soldiers are required to surrender their weapons upon discharge from service. If Watson kept and used his P226R, he would be in possession of an illegal firearm.
Note: Due to the strict firearms controls in the UK and the reduced insurance cost during filming, the Tokyo Marui P226R airsoft pistol was used as a stand-in, hence why the finish and markings are mismatched (shown quite plainly in several screenshots below).
Error creating thumbnail: File missingSIG-Sauer P226R - updated P226 with accessory rails, now the standard production version for the P226 (IMFDB still refers to this model as the "P226R" to distinguish between newer and older models) - 9x19mmFile:Sherlock 101-09.jpgWatson's P226R in his desk drawer. Note the missing grip screw and the wear on the de-cocking lever. (S1E1)File:Sherlock 101-14.jpgDr. Watson (Martin Freeman) after saving Sherlock's life by shooting the cabbie (Philip Davis). (S1E1).File:Sherlock 102-01.jpgA P226R in the apartment of Eddie Van Coon (Daniel Percival). Note the missing grip screw and the wear on the de-cocking lever, indicating that this is the same prop as the one used by Watson. (S1E2)File:Sherlock 103-01.jpgSherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) nonchalantly fires Watson's P226 at his living room wall out of boredom - a reference to the original Holmes's habit of using the wall of his apartment for target practice. (S1E3)File:Sherlock 103-02.jpg"Bored, bored, BORED! BORED! BORED!" Sherlock casually fires Watson's weapon. (S1E3)File:Sherlock 103-03.jpgWatson:"Shit! I should have brought my... oh." Sherlock:Don't mention it. (S1E3)File:Sherlock 103-04.jpgWatson aims his P226R as Sherlock confronts "Golem". While not seen clearly during the blurry shot, Sherlock is later seen with the dropped weapon during the fight in the same episode. (S1E3)File:Sherlock 103-07.jpgSherlock aims the P226R at Jim Moriarty (Andrew Scott), who mistakenly assumed it was a "British Army Browning L9A1" before Sherlock takes it out of his pocket. Also, it is noteworthy that Sherlock did not load the P226R until he cocks the hammer of the pistol. (S1E3)File:Sherlocks2e3p2261.jpgSherlock takes a P226R off of one of the hitmen following him and interrogates its owner. (S2E3)
Two-tone SIG-Sauer P226
A two-tone P226 can be seen in the trailer of "The Final Problem" in the hands of a henchman. Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) is also seen handing one to John Watson (Martin Freeman).
Glock 17 pistols are prominently seen in the hands of CIA agents and Specialist Firearms Officers as their primary firearm. Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Irene Adler (Lara Pulver) are also briefly seen handling captured copies.
Henry Knight (Russell Tovey) uses a Beretta 92FS Inox in S2E2 when he thinks that the gigantic hound is outside his home. The pistol is also seen briefly handled by Watson (Martin Freeman). Moriarty (Andrew Scott) also uses a 92FS Inox during the second season finale, however there is no indication that Moriarty normally carries a gun with himself, and he may have just been carrying it for encountering Sherlock.
Note: Owing to the strict firearms controls in the UK and the reduced insurance cost during filming, the Tokyo Marui airsoft replica of the 92FS Inox was used as a stand-in prop, as with the aforementioned P226 used by the main characters, judging from the color and reflectivity of the finish.
A hitman disguised as a repair man in S2E3 has a suppressed M1911A1 pistol stored in his tool box. Judging from the markings and the screws in the slide, this is likely a blank-firing replica.
Various old-fashioned revolvers show up in "The Abominable Bride", a prequel episode to Season 4 taking place in 1895, as the primary firearm carried by both protagonists and antagonists.
Colt 1878 Double Action
Emelia Ricoletti, aka "The Abominable Bride" (Natasha O'Keeffe), fires dual long-barreled Colt 1878 Double Action revolvers during a shooting spree over a London street.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingSmith & Wesson Safety Hammerless revolver with Mother of Pearl grips - .32 S&WFile:Sherlock-Abominable-4.jpg"For the sake of Mrs. Hudson's wallpaper, I must remind you that one false move with your finger and you will be dead." Moriarty checks the barrel of his (loaded) revolver for dust - as Sherlock points out, deliberately disregarding his own safety by handling the gun in this way. ("The Abominable Bride", S04E00)
Webley Bulldog
Dr. Watson (Martin Freeman) is seen carrying a Webley Bulldog, however he is not seen firing the weapon in the film.
Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) is seen equipped with a Webley RIC revolver. Like Watson's case, Sherlock is not seen firing the weapon in the film.
Emelia Ricoletti, aka "The Abominable Bride" (Natasha O'Keeffe), shoots her husband Thomas (Gerald Kyd) outside an opium den in Limehouse with both barrels of a double-barreled shotgun in "The Abominable Bride", a prequel episode to Season 4 taking place in 1895.
Multiple H&K MP5A3 submachine guns, outfitted with Surefire flashlight fore-ends and EoTech sights are seen being used by the CO19 Armed Response Unit throughout the second season finale.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight and safe-semi-two round burst trigger group - 9x19mmFile:Sherlocks2e3mp51.jpgA police officer armed with a MP5A3 prepares to search the London Tower. (S2E3)File:Sherlocks2e3mp52.jpgA Closeup of a MP5A3 in the hands of an officer at the London Tower break-in. (S2E3)File:Sherlocks2e3mp53.jpgAn officer with an MP5A3 can be seen among the officers at 221B Baker Street. (S2E3)
Rifles / Carbines
AK Variant
During Dr. Watson's flashback to his tour in Afghanistan, an ANA soldier is seen using a variant of the AK-47.
Some of the soldiers at the Baskerville Research Facility are armed with Heckler & Koch G36C assault rifles. Suppressed G36Cs can also be seen in the hands of A.R.G.A task force.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingHeckler & Koch G36C - 5.56x45mmFile:Sherlocks2e2g361.jpgThe gate operator at the Baskerville facility scans Sherlock's ID while the guard looks on. Note the red dot scope and railed handguard. (S2E2)File:Sherlocks2e2g362.jpgSherlock does his usual mental scan of the Baskerville gate guard, giving the audience a closeup of the G36C. (S2E2)
