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Sherlock Holmes (2009)
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
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 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 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.
Belgian pocket revolver
Irene Adler (Rachel McAdams) uses a Continental equivalent to the British 'Bulldog' - a Belgian folding-trigger pocket revolver. The maker is unknown, and indeed not often marked on these cheap, readily available self-defence weapons. The screen-used piece is in an unknown caliber, but .32 is likely. 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 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
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).
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.
