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The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978)

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The Hound of the Baskervilles
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Original Theatrical Poster
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Directed by Paul Morrissey
Release Date 1978
Studio Michael White Productions
Main Cast
Character Actor
Sherlock Holmes Peter Cook
Dr. Watson / Mrs. Ada Holmes Dudley Moore
Sir Henry Baskerville Kenneth Williams
Stapleton Denholm Elliott
Dr. Mortimer Terry-Thomas
Beryl Stapleton Joan Greenwood
Frankland Hugh Griffith
Arthur Barrymore Max Wall


The Hound of the Baskervilles is a British 1978 comedy version of the famous novel by Arthur Conan Doyle, directed by Paul Morrissey and starring famous comedy duo Peter Cook and Dudley Moore (Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson respectively).


The following weapons were used in the film The Hound of the Baskervilles:


Webley .455 Mk VI

Dr. Watson's handgun is a Webley .455 Mk VI revolver with the barrel, cut down for about three or four inches of six original. The gun isn't a factory 4"-barreled version of Mk VI as it lacks the front sight.

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Webley Mk VI - .455 Webley
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Watson shows his revolver to the guests on a dinner party at Stapleton's house.
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He points the gun on curious Beryl Stapleton (Joan Greenwood). Note the lack of the front sight.
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Typical shape of Mk VI grip can be seen.
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One more view of the revolver.
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Watson holds his revolver on a German lobby card.
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Watson holds his revolver on a promotional image.

Remington 1866 Derringer

Sherlock Holmes, eavesdropping at Stapleton's house, holds a Remington 1866 Derringer when he suddenly meets his mother Mrs. Ada Holmes (another role of Dudley Moore) and her companion Iris (Lucy Griffiths).

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Remington 1866 Derringer - .41 R.F. Caliber. Polished Steel with yellow pearl grips
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