M4A4 | Howl (Factory New)
Description
The M4A4 Howl is the only Contraband-rarity skin in CS2 history, making it one of the most exclusive and valuable items in the game. This Factory New specimen features an exceptionally low float value.
The skin showcases the iconic red wolf design that replaced the original artwork following a copyright claim. Its contraband status means it can no longer be obtained from cases, continuously increasing its rarity and value.
Features
- Condition: Factory New
- Float Value: 0.03
- Pattern Index: 218
- Rarity: Contraband (Red)
- Collection: The Huntsman Collection
The Contraband Legend
The M4A4 Howl has a unique place in Counter-Strike history. Originally released as part of the Huntsman Collection, it was discovered that the artwork was plagiarized from a DeviantArt user. Valve responded by removing the skin from all future cases, replacing the artwork with an in-house design, and changing its rarity to "Contraband" - the only skin to ever receive this designation.
This particular Factory New specimen features an impressively low float value of 0.03, placing it among the better examples of Factory New Howls. The artwork is crisp and vibrant, with the wolf design showing excellent detail and color saturation.
Due to its contraband status, the Howl cannot be obtained from cases anymore, making existing specimens increasingly rare as time goes on. This has led to the Howl becoming both a status symbol and an investment asset in the CS2 community.
Provenance & History
This Howl has been verified through our authentication process and has a clean ownership history. It was originally unboxed shortly before the contraband designation and has been carefully preserved by its previous owners.
The skin has changed hands only three times in its history, and each transaction has been properly documented. The pattern index has been verified as 218, which features optimal placement of the wolf artwork on the gun body.
Our team has verified all transaction history and confirmed the authenticity of this specimen through float database cross-referencing and pattern analysis.
Secure Delivery Process
Upon completion of your purchase, the M4A4 Howl will be transferred to your Steam inventory through our secure trade system. This process typically completes within 5-10 minutes of payment confirmation.
For high-value items like the Howl, our security team personally handles the transaction to ensure a smooth and safe delivery. You will receive notification emails at each step of the process.
After delivery, our support team will follow up to confirm receipt and satisfaction with your purchase. All transactions include our 24-hour satisfaction guarantee.
Tip of the Day
Contraband skins like the Howl are among the safest investments in the CS2 economy. Their limited supply and inability to be generated anymore means they tend to appreciate in value over time.
CS2 Skins Glossary
Contraband
The rarest rarity designation in CS2, currently only applied to the M4A4 Howl due to copyright issues with the original artwork.
Factory New (FN)
The highest quality condition for a skin, with float values from 0.00 to 0.07.
Float Value
A number between 0 and 1 that determines the wear level of a skin. Lower values indicate better condition.
Huntsman Collection
A collection of weapon skins released in May 2014, which originally contained the Howl before it was made contraband.