This article is for those who want to know everything about the Arms Deal collection. It was with her that the history of modern CS GO as we know it began. What's the secret? Weapon cases introduced as part of the Arms Deal update on August 14, 2013 marked the beginning of the industry of in-game skins, stickers, patches, agents and, of course, prohibitively expensive knives.
The update introduced such concepts as:
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Contract — a tool for getting a higher quality skin from a dozen low-level colorings
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Stickers — stickers to express individuality. They can be glued to any weapon to give it a little signature touch. Well, or increase the resale value of the skin;
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Name labels — disposable weapon plates that allowed you to rename any barrel in CS GO;
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StatTrak — proprietary technology (according to the authors), allowing the owner of the skin to keep statistics on the number of frags for each of his weapons/knives.
What is the Arms Deal collection? Oddly enough, there are only 9 skins. At the same time, most of them are still in great demand on the secondary market, and there is a queue for gun cases.
And this is provided that its current price on the Steam trading platform is very close to the $30 mark. It’s not a bad long-term investment if you managed to get hold of one of these 5-7 years ago, when they were still falling in random order and were practically worthless.
To make it easier to understand the nominees of the Arms Deal CS GO collection, we will build a hierarchy of skins from the simplest to the most valuable.
A characteristic feature of the collection — presence of StatTrak for all nominees without exception.
AUG Wings
The skin is extremely simple in its genius. Black body with a fine white wing throughout the butt. The coloring is reversible, so that the beautiful white-gray wings (strongly reminiscent of feathers) are visible to both right-handed and left-handed people. Nothing special, but it looks amazing. Another characteristic feature of the rifle — an unusual Float value, which is calculated in some exorbitant percentages, although the total value is limited from 0.00 to 0.13. In other words, you can only find FN and MW options, which continue to stubbornly rise in price every year.
MP7 Skulls
The first skin in its class with patterned coloring. In other words, in the game you can find dozens of variations of this submachine gun, and in all cases the skulls will be located in different places. The general coloring is the same in all cases: black backing, black stock and dark purple magazine horn. And throughout the entire area of the weapon there are stylized black shards with bottomless eye sockets. It seems creepy, but is perceived rather as an extravagant designer decision.
SG 553 Ultraviolet
The first representative of its kind to receive this color. The rifle is distinguished by a black body and an abundance of dark purple parts (handle, switches, stock, sight, forend). No abstract drawings or graffiti — everything is serious. A little later, the MAC-10 appeared in the same style, and behind it came a string of knives — 14 pieces, including karambit, M9 bayonet, butterfly and navaja. This army, even being battle-hardened, looks interesting.
M4A1-S Dark Water
Remarkably, the M4A1-S, like the M4A4, first appeared in the Arms Deal update. And to popularize one of the rifles, it was immediately dressed up in this amazing skin with a lot of patterns. On a steel background, wavy lines are randomly located, forming an abstract pattern along the entire length of the weapon. In the future, the “Dark Water” collection will be expanded. 3 more exhibits were added: SSG 08, FAMAS and USP-S. It is noteworthy that the pistol appeared at the same time as the rifle. Moreover, it follows further on the list.
USP-S Dark Water
Actually, here it is, a block of chromed steel, which was dipped into an aquaprint installation to give the body an unusual color using streaks of black and gray paint. Like its predecessor, USP-S has several patterns, including frequent and rare. The Float indicator is limited to the MW and FT marks, while the cost of a skin without StaTrak is not very different from a more “pumped up” skin. versions. Every year the popularity of the pistol is growing almost exponentially, because of its usefulness. Today they don't make these anymore.
Glock-18 Dragon Tattoo
And this skin is heartily loved by representatives of the Asian region for one distinct detail — a stylistic symbol of the Chinese New Year, nestled comfortably on the receiver of a pistol. And this is his only advantage — Otherwise, the Glock-18 is not much different from the factory version: black body, textured grip and minimal paint. Lovers of minimalism rejoice with delight.
Desert Eagle Hypnosis
And here the situation is completely opposite. Also a secret quality. On the black background of the case there is a pattern of rounded lines, strongly reminiscent of a hypnotic spiral. Actually, hence the name. Gamers even have a challenge to find the central ring located in close proximity to the trigger. Patterns 17, 49, 55 and similar are suitable for this purpose. Perhaps you will find an even closer version — go for it. But the Cannon is really cool even by today's standards.
AK-47 Surface hardening
Let's be honest: this Kalash is beautiful beyond any doubt. No matter how many updates with new skins come out, no matter how many people suck at the Fire Serpent, Vulcan and Fuel Injector, the good old Hardening remains the best abstract option in our humble opinion. Especially in the Blue Top variation, which you should try to get your hands on. The number of patterns will please any connoisseur of tarnish and rainbow shades of burnt metal. A real man's toy in one word.
AWP Lightning Strike
The first and only secret skin in the Arms Deal collection. And yes, he is good in his uniqueness. The calm purple color of the body and the detailed lightning that crosses the rifle from the bipod to the butt. Does this weapon need anything else? No, even stickers will spoil the author’s idea, no matter how the owner tries to give the model individuality.
These were and remain the first skins added to the game in the Arms Deal update. Further packages with various images significantly diluted the situation in CS GO, but any gamer who has ever played a shooter from Valve should know the first nine by sight.
