Summary Information
- CategoryMachine Guns
- TypeM249
- ExteriorFactory New
- SideBoth
- Skin RarityIndustrial grade
- FamilyGator Mesh
- Finish StyleSpray-Paint
- Release dateNovember 27th, 2013
- Game UpdateOut with the old, in with the new
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Skin description
A strong open-area LMG, the M249 is the perfect choice for players willing to trade a slow fire rate for increased accuracy and a high ammo capacity. It has been spray-painted freehand using mesh fabric as a stencil.
Background
M249 | Gator Mesh made its debut in CS2 on November 27th, 2013 (12 years ago) as part of the DreamHack 2013 Souvenir Package, which arrived with the "Out with the old, in with the new" update.
How to Obtain
M249 | Gator Mesh can be found inside the DreamHack 2013 Souvenir Package or EMS One 2014 Souvenir Package. It also belongs to The Safehouse Collection.
Drop Chance
The rarity of M249 | Gator Mesh is Industrial grade. Valve does not publish official odds for Souvenir Packages, but the estimated chance of a Industrial grade drop from a souvenir package is around 16%, making it an uncommon drop.
Pricing
M249 | Gator Mesh ranges in price from $0.04 to $98.83, making it a very budget-friendly skin. It is currently available for purchase across multiple marketplaces.
Exterior Versions
M249 | Gator Mesh has a float range of 0.00 to 0.60, meaning it comes in all exterior conditions. A Souvenir variant is also offered for each of those exterior conditions.
