Python

The Python (simply .357 Magnum during the Call of Duty: Black Ops E3 2010 trailers expo) is a revolver scheduled to appear in Call of Duty: Black Ops.

Call of Duty: Black Ops
The Python was seen at an E3 stage demo, paired with a Flashlight. In the demo, it is held similar to how characters would hold a Tactical Knife in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Players will use the Magnum-Flashlight combo while clearing underground tunnels during the level "Victor Charlie". It could also be noted that the sound of the reload was similar, if not the same, as the .357 Magnum from Call of Duty: World at War, although it may be a place-holder.

In the Gun Game mode, this gun is Weapon Tier One, which means that it is the first gun players use in the match.

Attachments

 * Snub Nose - Increases accuracy while decreasing damage
 * Flashlight - Singleplayer only
 * Dual Wield
 * ACOG Scope
 * Speed Reloader
 * Upgraded Iron Sights

Trivia

 * According to the E3 Demo, the Python is capable of decapitating and/or gibbing enemies. When Mason shoots the Viet Cong soldier after exiting the caves, his head seems to explode.
 * In the E3 demo, the player is capable of reloading the Python using one hand (the other holding the flashlight) at a similar speed to a user with two hands.
 * The Python and the Webley are the only revolver handguns that are used in Call of Duty series campaign. The .44 Magnum and the .357 Magnum are only used in the bonus level "Museum", bonus mode Nazi Zombies, respectively, and mutiplayer.
 * The Python may be the only single-fire handgun to accept an optic in the entire Call of Duty series.
 * This is the only secondary in the Call of Duty series so far that has an ACOG attachment.
 * The Python is used on Russian Roulette in the Black Ops single player trailer. This is the only Magnum revolver to be used on a risky game in the Call of Duty series.