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 2016. 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
The following weapons were used in the television series Sherlock:
Dr. Watson (Martin Freeman) owns a SIG-Sauer P226R pistol in which Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) occasionally uses the weapon. Owing 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 the finish and markings are mismatched. This same prop also shows up on several occasions in the hands of minor characters.
Trivia: Given Watson's military background, the P226 is likely meant as a stand-in for the SIG-Sauer L105A2, the British Army's former standard issue pistol. Yet, it is never explained that how did Watson manage to keep hold of his service piece as he had to surrender his weapon upon his discharge, given that Dr. Watson is not an active soldier anymore.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingSIG-Sauer P226R 9x19mm, 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).File:Sherlock 101-09.jpgWatson's P226R / L105A2 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!" (S1E3) Sherlock casually fires Watson's weapon.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". (S1E3)File:Sherlock 103-07.jpgSherlock aims Watson's P226R at Jim Moriarty (Andrew Scott), who mistakenly assumed it was a "British Army Browning L9A1" before Sherlock takes it out of his pocket. (S1E3)File:Sherlocks2e3p2261.jpgSherlock takes a P226R off of one of the hitmen following him and interrogates its owner. (S2E3)
STI Edge (Cigarette Lighter)
The cabbie (Philip Davis) in S1E1 uses a novelty cigarette lighter disguised as an STI Edge.
A number of Glock 17 pistols are prominently seen in the hands of CIA agents and armed police officers in Season 2.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing2nd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm.Error creating thumbnail: File missing3rd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm. Note the finger grooves, thumb reliefs, and accessory rail on the frame, which differentiate it from the older model.File:Sherlocks2e1glock1.jpgCIA Agent Neilson (Todd Boyce) threatens Sherlock with his suppressed Glock 17. (S2E1)File:Sherlocks2e1glock2.jpgA CIA agent presses his Glock against Watson (Martin Freeman)'s neck, revealing what appears to be a painted muzzle suggesting that the prop is a replica. (S2E1)File:Sherlocks2e1glock3.jpgSherlock sets off the Glock 17 set up in Irene Adler's (Lara Pulver) booby-trapped safe. (S2E1)File:Sherlocks2e1glock4.jpgWatson: "We should call the police." Sherlock:"Yes." (Sherlock fires Agent Neilson's weapon into the air.) "On their way!" Watson: "For God's sake..." Sherlock: "Oh, shut up, it's quick." (S2E1)File:Sherlocks2e1glock5.jpgSherlock (Benedict Cumberbatch) holds Agent Neilson at gunpoint with his own weapon. (S2E1)File:Sherlocks2e3glock1.jpgAn officer with a Glock 17 in a drop-leg holster escorts Moriarty (Andrew Scott) to the court room. (S2E3)File:Sherlocks2e3glock2.jpgWatson:"J-j-just so you're all aware, the gun is his idea; I'm just a, you know, um..." Sherlock:"My hostage!" Watson:"Hostage, yes. That works." Sherlock (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Watson (Martin Freeman) make their escape from police custody after Sherlock disarms a CO19 Officer of his Glock. (S2E3)
Two-Tone Glock 17
Detective Inspector Lestrade (Rupert Graves) uses a 3rd Generation two-tone Glock 17 at the end of S2E2.
Henry Knight (Russell Tovey) uses a Beretta 92FS Inox in S2E2 when he thinks that the gigantic hound is outside his home. Judging from the color and reflectivity of the finish, this is likely the Tokyo Marui airsoft replica of the 92FS Inox. Moriarty also uses a 92FS Inox during the second season finale.
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.
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
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.
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)
