Contraband M4A4 skin with a remarkable 0.01 float. Extremely rare and continually increasing in value.
This M4A4 Howl is one of the original Howl skins from before the copyright dispute that led to its Contraband status. The skin's rarity is amplified by its excellent float value of 0.01, placing it among the top tier of Factory New Howls. It has been part of a private collection for several years and is now available for the first time on the open market.
The M4A4 Howl holds a unique position in CS:GO as the only Contraband-rarity skin in the game. Due to copyright issues, the original design was removed and replaced, and the skin was discontinued entirely. This means the supply is permanently fixed, while demand continues to grow as new players enter the market. Factory New Howls with low float values like this one have shown consistent appreciation over time, making them one of the most stable investment options in the skin market.
The M4A4 Howl has a unique place in CS:GO history. Originally released as part of the Huntsman Collection in May 2014, it was discovered that the artwork was plagiarized from a DeviantArt user. As a result, Valve removed the skin from active drops, changed its artwork slightly, and gave it the unique "Contraband" rarity tier—the only skin in the game to hold this distinction.
This unprecedented action created a fixed, limited supply of Howls that can never increase. As the CS:GO player base has grown over the years, demand for this iconic skin has continually risen, driving its value to extraordinary heights.
The Factory New condition with a 0.01 float value makes this particular example exceptionally desirable. Factory New Howls range from 0.00 to 0.07 float, with lower numbers indicating better condition. At 0.01, this Howl is among the cleaner examples available, displaying minimal wear and vibrant colors.
| Item Name | M4A4 | Howl |
| Wear Rating | Factory New (0.01) |
| Category | Contraband Rifle |
| Collection | The Huntsman Collection (Discontinued) |
| Pattern ID | 423 |
| StatTrak™ Available | Yes (this item is not StatTrak™) |
| Release Date | May 2014 |
| Authentication | Verified by SkinsMonkey Expert Team |
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