M249 | Magma (Field-Tested)

Skin overview

Magma is recognisable by its black and dark red surface, with the bright veins giving the gun a heated, volcanic feel. In Field-Tested the red begins to soften on raised parts and lighter metal shows through on edges, which suits the oxidised style rather than spoiling it. It is a balanced choice for players who want the colours without paying for a clean finish.

Item type: machinegun. Mil-Spec Grade is the lowest rarity found in cases and the most common one among them.

Patina: an aged metal surface; wear is part of the design, so the gap between qualities is less visible.

Other qualities of this skin: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred.

How the skin looks in Field-Tested

The receiver, feed cover and handguard are finished in near-black oxidised metal with an irregular web of red and copper veins resembling cracked magma. The same pattern runs down the stock and pistol grip, where the red patches are spread more widely across the larger surfaces.

Wear becomes visible on the edges of the receiver, the carry handle, the sight and the front of the handguard, where lighter metal shows through. The red veins lose some brightness on raised details. In game the black and red scheme still reads clearly, and the scratches blend into the patina style. The flat panels of the stock and the middle of the receiver still look mostly intact.

Field-Tested wear: float 0.15–0.38

The float of M249 | Magma ranges from 0 to 0.7; the Field-Tested quality covers 0.15–0.38 — 33% of this skin’s scale. Within the range, copies with a lower float look cleaner and are valued higher.

Where the skin comes from: collection and case

M249 | Magma belongs to The Winter Offensive Collection, which holds 13 skins.

It drops from Winter Offensive Weapon Case (on sale since Dec 18, 2013).

Price by quality

By price this skin is 2nd of 9 skins Mil-Spec Grade M249 in this quality (the first being the dearest).

StatTrak™ and Souvenir

This skin has a the StatTrak™ version with a kill counter. Right now it is 17% cheaper than the regular one. There is also a the Souvenir version with tournament stickers.

Which stickers suit it

Red, gold and black stickers continue the magma theme and sit well on the dark receiver. Holographic or foil stickers in warm tones stand out against the black base, while bright blue or green ones clash with the red veins.

What to look at before you buy

• Check where the float sits within the wear range, since copies near the top of a grade show noticeably more bare metal on the edges.
• Look at the carry handle, sight and stock corners in the inspect view, as these lose the red pattern first.
• Compare how much red remains on the receiver and stock, because the pattern placement makes some copies look brighter than others in the same wear.
• Note any stickers or name tag already applied and whether they fit the dark red scheme.

Who should buy Field-Tested

• Players who use the M249 and want a recognisable dark red skin for everyday matches.
• Buyers who like light edge wear that fits the oxidised style.
• A good balance between appearance and cost.