Movie Gun ID Time: late-1800s presumably British 10"-barrel revolver from 1975 Sherlock-movie

Sowall · May 13, 2025, 06:14 AM

Video of scene in question: https://youtu.be/QseOZNvvwAA?si=65DLIRf_6K4JoVM-

In Gene Wilder's comedy detective movie "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother" (1975), Holmes' nemesis Moriarty (Leo McKern, from "The Omen" and "Blue Lagoon" fame) produces a gigantic revolver in a scene shared with Dom DeLuise.

The ejector itself is a sight to behold, and the caliber looks considerable.

At first I thought the grip had a Lightning style/bird's head taper, but I think that was the lanyard ring fooling me.

Any idea about the make of this gun?

IMFDB doesn't list this movie, so you guys would be the first.

**Mike Irwin** · May 13, 2025, 06:45 AM

I believe that it's a Gasser revolver, looks to be a Model 1870 based on overall size, loading gate knob, and ejector assembly.

Colloquially they're known as Montenegrian model revolvers and are chambered for a quite powerful 11mm round.

Here's a short video on the gun: https://youtu.be/Xqn5YjF98TE?si=kEIO7ZVeJZucqC0l

Here's a much longer historical look at the revolver from the same video makers: https://youtu.be/EpYMhZjTDQk?si=txalKBHS5QEo5b5B

**Aguila Blanca** · May 13, 2025, 07:40 AM

I think he's got it!

That's one I'd never heard of. Good work, Mr. Irwin.

Sowall · May 13, 2025, 10:46 AM

This is marvelous. Fantastic nail Mr Irwin, that is absolutely it. I first saw this movie scene at age 10, so you have laid a 35-year long back-of-the-mind question to rest, thanks so much.

Eleven millimeter, juicy thing.

The Youtube comments on the first video are priceless.

-"Watching Mae dissappear behind a wall of smoke after every shot cracks me up."

-"The sidearm you want if a horse is coming at you with a knife."

-"The only thing you could do to make this monstrosity more steampunk is put a dial or a valve on it somewhere."

-"The bore axis is about a mile in the air." -"No it's perfect, it allows a person to hip fire while looking down the sights."

I will seriously watch that entire 55-minute video.

May 13, 2025, 06:14 AM	#1
Sowall Junior Member Join Date: May 12, 2025 Posts: 2	Movie Gun ID Time: late-1800s presumably British 10"-barrel revolver from 1975 Sherlock-movie Video of scene in question: https://youtu.be/QseOZNvvwAA?si=65DLIRf_6K4JoVM- In Gene Wilder's comedy detective movie "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother" (1975), Holmes' nemesis Moriarty (Leo McKern, from "The Omen" and "Blue Lagoon" fame) produces a gigantic revolver in a scene shared with Dom DeLuise. The ejector itself is a sight to behold, and the caliber looks considerable. At first I thought the grip had a Lightning style/bird's head taper, but I think that was the lanyard ring fooling me. Any idea about the make of this gun? IMFDB doesn't list this movie, so you guys would be the first.

May 13, 2025, 06:45 AM	#2
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,642	I believe that it's a Gasser revolver, looks to be a Model 1870 based on overall size, loading gate knob, and ejector assembly. Colloquially they're known as Montenegrian model revolvers and are chambered for a quite powerful 11mm round. Here's a short video on the gun: https://youtu.be/Xqn5YjF98TE?si=kEIO7ZVeJZucqC0l Here's a much longer historical look at the revolver from the same video makers: https://youtu.be/EpYMhZjTDQk?si=txalKBHS5QEo5b5B __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

May 13, 2025, 07:40 AM	#3
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 19,051	I think he's got it! That's one I'd never heard of. Good work, Mr. Irwin. __________________ NRA Life Member / Certified Instructor NRA Chief RSO / CMP RSO 1911 Certified Armorer Jeepaholic

May 13, 2025, 10:46 AM	#4
Sowall Junior Member Join Date: May 12, 2025 Posts: 2	This is marvelous. Fantastic nail Mr Irwin, that is absolutely it. I first saw this movie scene at age 10, so you have laid a 35-year long back-of-the-mind question to rest, thanks so much. Eleven millimeter, juicy thing. The Youtube comments on the first video are priceless. -"Watching Mae dissappear behind a wall of smoke after every shot cracks me up." -"The sidearm you want if a horse is coming at you with a knife." -"The only thing you could do to make this monstrosity more steampunk is put a dial or a valve on it somewhere." -"The bore axis is about a mile in the air." -"No it's perfect, it allows a person to hip fire while looking down the sights." I will seriously watch that entire 55-minute video.