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Hello Group,

I was quite curious as to any reference or conclusion relating to
the tools or paraphernalia commonly carried by Holmes in his
investigations.

I believe (on an unsubstantiated- speculation -hunch only) that
Holmes carried a gun. Most likely
a small derringer of .32 calibre. Watson would have carried a
Webley break action revolver in .455 calibre.

Perhaps Holmes also carried a "glass", lock-pick tools, multiplex
pocket knife, money ...coins maybe paper also. Most certainly a few
gold soverigns.

In other words, how did the great detective prepare his "tools of
the trade" for his numerous engagements.

I have not found any reference or educated guess on this topic.

Any response to my inquiry would be certainly be appreciated.

James27Word






Wed Feb 9, 2005 1:44 am

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Hello Group, I was quite curious as to any reference or conclusion relating to the tools or paraphernalia commonly carried by Holmes in his investigations. I...
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Feb 9, 2005
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There was a revolver in The Adventure of the Three Garridebs but was it Holmes' - or James Winter's (alias Morecroft alias Killer Evans of sinister and...
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Feb 9, 2005
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Dear Sherlockians, I think there is a mention of Dr Watson's army revolver in the Red Headed League . Dr Watsom mentions in The Musgrave Ritual that Holmes was...
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Feb 10, 2005
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Interesting idea, Holmes' use of weapons. What would in reality happen to someone with boxing skills as he got older - are the reflexes still fast, is the...
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Feb 10, 2005
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Regular boxers, as many know, tend to get a bit soft in the head, prey to recurring nervous problems, partial or complete paralysis, etc. Given Holmes' almost...
sridhar C
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Feb 15, 2005
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Dear sherlockians, I agree . Sherlock Holmes used to indulge in cocaine and was a heavy smoker to boot also. It is difficult to imagine him starting off his...
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Feb 19, 2005
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Dear sherlockians, Sherlock Holmes's personality is depicted as a cold, conceited, and astute reasoner. He is eccentric; engages in his "occasional revolver ...
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Feb 19, 2005
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I'm not sure Holmes is exactly 'averse' to women, Sumal, though he definitely sees them as a different species, like a lion might view a leopard. He seems to...
Tim Symonds
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Feb 19, 2005
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Dear Sherlockians, "Eccentric" is not the word I would first choose to describe Holmes. Rather, "man of singular taste" seems to be right. The so called...
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Feb 20, 2005
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About Holmes' disinterest in women: I'm sure some of u must have read the Mandala of Sherlock Holmes (don't remember the author right now), in which Holmes is,...
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