Souvenir G3SG1 | Murky (Factory New)

Skin overview

G3SG1 | Murky is a dark, low-contrast finish: a slate-grey base with a black leopard-spot pattern on the handguard and scope tube. In Factory New the spots keep crisp edges and the anodized surfaces have an even, slightly glossy sheen. It suits buyers who want the subdued look in its most complete form.

Item type: sniper rifle. The weapon is available only on the Terrorist side. Mil-Spec Grade is the lowest rarity found in cases and the most common one among them.

Anodized Multicolored: several colours in the metal coating; it wears little, the colours only dull with use.

Other qualities of this skin: Minimal Wear and Field-Tested. The same quality also exists as the StatTrak™ version.

How the skin looks in Factory New

The handguard and the scope tube carry the main pattern: black leopard spots over a slate-grey anodized base. The receiver, barrel and stock are finished in dark gunmetal grey, while the pistol grip stays black.

The surfaces are clean, and the leopard spots on the handguard and scope keep sharp outlines. The anodized grey has a uniform sheen with no exposed metal on the muzzle or sights. In game the rifle looks solid and dark from every angle. Every part of the weapon looks untouched.

Factory New quality — float range 0–0.07

The whole float range of Souvenir G3SG1 | Murky is 0–0.25; Factory New takes the 0–0.07 segment (28% of the scale). The lower the float within the range, the cleaner the surface looks and the higher a copy is usually priced.

Origin of the skin

Souvenir G3SG1 | Murky belongs to The Vanguard Collection, which holds 14 skins.

The source is Operation Vanguard Weapon Case (on sale since Nov 5, 2014).

Souvenir version

This is the Souvenir version: such copies dropped to tournament viewers in souvenir packages; the team stickers and signatures on them cannot be removed or chosen. Souvenir items never carry StatTrak™. There is also the regular version without tournament stickers.

Stickers and crafts

Monochrome, silver or holographic stickers keep the dark, subdued look of the finish intact. A single accent in a cold colour such as blue or teal on the receiver can work well against the grey without breaking the overall tone.

What to check before buying

• Check where the float sits within the wear range, since copies near the lower end of a grade look cleaner on the muzzle and sights.
• Inspect the edges of the handguard and the scope rim, as these show the first scuffs on this finish.
• Look at applied stickers and the name tag, because bright additions stand out strongly against the dark palette.
• The leopard pattern shifts little between copies, so focus on wear rather than on pattern placement.

Who should buy Factory New

• Collectors who want the leopard pattern and anodized sheen without any marks.
• Sticker crafters who need a clean dark base for a monochrome or silver craft.
• Factory New is the choice for those who value a fully clean finish.