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 - set to air January 2017
The Abominable Bride (prequel) - aired January 2016
The following weapons were used in the television series Sherlock:
Dr. Watson (Martin Freeman) is seen with a SIG-Sauer P226R pistol as his sidearm, in which Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) occasionally uses the weapon. Aside form the main characters, the same prop also shows up on several occasions in the hands of minor characters.
Note: Given Watson's military background, the weapon is likely meant as a stand-in for the SIG-Sauer L105A2, the British Army's service pistol issued to medics. However, as modern discharged British soldiers are required to surrender their weapons, John is in apparent illegal possession of the handgun.
Trivia: 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. Interestingly, Martin Freeman also uses a P226 (but a nickel version instead of a black, railed copy) in Fargo, another TV show he starred as Lester Nygaard.
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.
Trivia: Andrew Scott, the actor who plays the role of Moriarty in Sherlock, is seen using a Glock 17 as his sidearm in Spectre, playing the role of Max Denbigh / C.
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." (the Glock is fired by Sherlock) "On their way!" Watson: "For God's sake..." Sherlock: "Oh, shut up, it's quick." (S2E1) Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) fires Agent Neilson's weapon into the air.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 Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Watson (Martin Freeman) make their escape from police custody after Sherlock disarms a SCO19 officer of his sidearm. (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. 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 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)
Error creating thumbnail: File missingNagant M1895 Revolver - 7.62x38N cartridge (aka 7.62 Nagant ammo). This example was dated 1939 manufacture and was a War time Issued weapon. Note the angular front sight which was used from 1930s.File:Sherlock-Abominable-5.jpgSherlock (Benedict Cumberbatch) aims his revolver at Moriarty. ("The Abominable Bride", S04E00)
Shotguns
Double Barreled Shotgun
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
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)
