Argus

"Lever-action shotgun. Highly accurate buckshot spread, extremely effective when aiming down the sight."

- Weapon Description.

The Argus is a lever-action shotgun in Call of Duty: Black Ops III.

Data Vault Specifications

 * Ammo: 12 Gauge
 * Length: 650.3mm
 * Weight: 2.35kg
 * Barrel: 423.2mm
 * Production Years: 2058 - Present
 * Country of Origin: USA

Multiplayer
The Argus is unlocked at rank 37. It has a tight cone of fire when fired from the hip, and has no spread when aiming down sight (unlike other shotguns). The Argus has the longest range in the shotgun class, though multiple shots can be needed to ensure a kill in core modes. A single pellet can kill an enemy at any range in Hardcore modes. The Argus holds ten rounds by default in a disk-shaped magazine which can be reloaded all at once. Fast Mag is available as an attachment, though it is not as vital due to the large magazine. Long Barrel and Rapid Fire are both useful for ensuring kills outside of the Argus's optimal range.

Zombies
The Argus appears in Zombies, where it can be found in the Mystery Box in the maps Shadows of Evil and The Giant. Unlike its multiplayer counterpart, it fires slugs instead of buckshot. It has fairly high damage, and can kill with one headshot until late teen rounds even without Double Tap Root Beer.

When upgraded via the Pack-a-Punch Machine, it becomes the Ancient Messenger. It has increased damage, higher magazine capacity, and more reserve ammo.

Trivia
・Player flips the gun when they finished reloading. This happens only when they fire all shells inside the previous magazine and the gun is equipped with the fast mag.