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. John Watson (Martin Freeman) and Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) uses SIG-Sauer P226R pistols in the series. Yet, owing to the strict firearms controls in the UK, the Tokyo Marui P226 airsoft pistol was used as a stand-in. Aside from the opening credits, the same prop also shows up on several occasions in the hands of minor characters.
Trivia: In fact, Waston's P226 is the pistol he carried when serving in Afghanistan and the reason why the gun is still in Watson's unlawful possession without alteration by the army is unknown.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingSIG-Sauer P226R. Since the prop used in the series is an airsoft gun, the picture of the real pistol is only for reference.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, which indicates the real identity of the pistol - the gas-powered airsoft replica manufactured by Tokyo Marui (hence why the finish and markings are mismatched). (S1E1)File:Sherlock 101-14.jpgWatson after saving Sherlock's life as he shot 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 at his living room wall out of boredom. This is a reference to the original Holmes's habit of using the wall of his apartment for target practice, except that, instead of sketching the letters "VR" (Victoria Regina) the modern Sherlock draws a smiley face. (S1E3)File:Sherlock 103-02.jpg"Bored, bored, BORED! BORED! BORED!" (S1E3) Sherlock fires the P226R.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 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; the posture establishes a threat to Moriarty. (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 2nd generation Glock 17 pistols are seen in season 2 in the hands of the CIA agents and being set in a trap.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing2nd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm.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'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 Glock into the air.) "On their way!" Watson: "For God's sake..." Sherlock: "Oh, shut up, it's quick." (S2E1)File:Sherlocks2e1glock5.jpgSherlock 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 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 and Watson 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. This is an error, as CID policemen are not armed with firearms and the detectives should call for the SCO19 for fire support.
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)
