M249System Lock
Float Range
0.00→0.80
Market Position
Heavy MarketM249 | System Lock recorded 418 sales in the past 7 days against a 717-per-week average over the last 30 days (8,091 in 90 days) — trading is cooler than usual.
Variants
5 variantsThis finish also drops as a Souvenir item from souvenir packages. The prices below are for the standard version.
Also priced separately: StatTrak™ System Lock · Souvenir System Lock
Summary
Item Class
Containers
Collection
Float & Wear Range
M249 | System Lock has a float range of 0.00 to 0.80.
Float Strategy
- 5 of 5 wears exist: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred.
- FN vs MW: Factory New ($1.49) trades at a 129% premium over Minimal Wear ($0.65) — Minimal Wear is the value pick for a near-clean look.
- Cheapest entry: Battle-Scarred from $0.49 on Skinport.
Lowest Floats on the Market
Price Trend
Buff163 · Factory NewTrading at $1.47, down 23% over 30d with moderate volatility. Based on 31 daily Buff163 price samples.
Price History
Full Price History
M249 | System Lock Steam price and trading volume since Jan 2015 — 424 days tracked.
Full price & volume history via SteamWebAPI · Steam Community Market.
Market Intelligence — Factory New
Live cross-market listings, liquidity and order-book depth, updated hourly.
Cross-market data via SteamWebAPI · outbound links open the marketplace listing.
M249 | System Lock — Cheapest Price by Wear
The lowest live price for each wear condition of M249 | System Lock. Prices are in USD and update regularly.
| Wear Condition | Cheapest Price | Cheapest Marketplace | Avg. Price | # Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory New | $1.49 | Buff163 | $2.16 | 7 |
| Minimal Wear | $0.65 | Buff163 | $0.80 | 8 |
| Field-Tested | $0.56 | Buff163 | $0.75 | 8 |
| Well-Worn | $0.58 | Skinport | $0.93 | 7 |
| Battle-Scarred | $0.49 | Skinport | $0.65 | 8 |
Steam Market vs Third-Party Prices
The Steam Community Market usually lists M249 | System Lockhigher than third-party marketplaces — but Steam sales keep the funds in your Steam wallet, while third-party sales can cash out. The spread below compares Steam's listing price with the cheapest third-party offer per wear.
| Wear | Steam Market | Cheapest Third-Party | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory New | $2.43 | $1.49 (Buff163) | +63% |
| Minimal Wear | $0.96 | $0.65 (Buff163) | +48% |
| Field-Tested | $0.93 | $0.56 (Buff163) | +66% |
| Well-Worn | $1.04 | $0.58 (Skinport) | +79% |
| Battle-Scarred | $0.81 | $0.49 (Skinport) | +65% |
Steam takes roughly a 15% fee from the seller and balances can't be withdrawn, so a positive spread doesn't automatically mean arbitrage — it reflects the premium buyers pay for wallet-funded convenience.
StatTrak™ M249 | System Lock Prices
StatTrak™ versions track confirmed kills and typically cost more than standard versions.
| Wear Condition | Cheapest Price | Cheapest Marketplace | Avg. Price | Premium vs Normal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory New | $1.74 | Buff163 | $3.03 | +17% |
| Minimal Wear | $0.73 | Buff163 | $0.89 | +12% |
| Field-Tested | $0.52 | CSFloat | $0.62 | +-7% |
| Well-Worn | $0.55 | Skinport | $0.76 | +-5% |
| Battle-Scarred | $0.60 | CS.Money | $0.68 | +22% |
About M249 | System Lock
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 custom painted with a sci-fi design. Coverfire never looked so good— Official in-game description
The M249 | System Lock is a Mil-Spec grade heavy skin in Counter-Strike 2, part of the The Chroma Collection. StatTrak versions are available, which track your kill count with this weapon. This skin is also available as a Souvenir drop from major tournaments.
The skin is currently available in 5 wear conditions: Factory New ($1.49) — near-perfect condition with minimal scratches, float value between 0.00 and 0.07, Minimal Wear ($0.65) — slight cosmetic wear with minor scratches, float value between 0.07 and 0.15, Field-Tested ($0.56) — moderate wear with visible scratches and marks, float value between 0.15 and 0.38, Well-Worn ($0.58) — significant wear with noticeable scratches and fading, float value between 0.38 and 0.45, and Battle-Scarred ($0.49) — heavy wear with major scratches, chips and fading, float value between 0.45 and 1.00.
The float value range for M249 | System Lock is 0.00 to 0.80. Lower float values mean less wear on the skin's texture. A float of 0.00 will look the cleanest, while 0.80 will show the most wear. Use the Float Checker to analyze specific float values, or read our Float Guide to learn more.
Looking for the best deal? Use our Skin Compare tool to compare this skin with alternatives, or track price trends on the Price Tracker. You can also check the Market Trends page for broader investment insights.
The M249 is a heavy in CS2 that costs $5,200 in-game. It deals 32 base damage at 750 rounds per minute. Browse all M249 skins for more options.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is M249 | System Lock?
- The M249 | System Lock ranges from $0.49 to $1.49 depending on wear condition. Factory New starts at $1.49, Minimal Wear starts at $0.65, Field-Tested starts at $0.56, Well-Worn starts at $0.58, Battle-Scarred starts at $0.49.
- Is M249 | System Lock a good buy right now?
- Based on current market data for M249 | System Lock: liquidity is very low (7/100), so resale can take longer or require undercutting; it recorded 3,071 sales in the last 30 days; at $0.49 it sits in the top 54% of heavy skins by price; supply is plentiful with 578,716 active listings; the Factory New price has fallen 23% over the last 30 days at moderate volatility (now $1.47). Compare wear prices and the price history above before buying.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy M249 | System Lock?
- The cheapest listing for M249 | System Lock (Factory New) is currently $1.49 on Buff163. Compare prices across all 8 marketplaces above.
- What float range does M249 | System Lock have?
- M249 | System Lock has a float range of 0.00 to 0.80. This means it can drop in Factory New condition and cannot exceed 0.80 float value.
- What's the cheapest wear for M249 | System Lock?
- Battle-Scarred is the cheapest wear for M249 | System Lock, starting at $0.49 on Skinport. Wears from cheapest to priciest: Battle-Scarred ($0.49), Field-Tested ($0.56), Well-Worn ($0.58), Minimal Wear ($0.65), Factory New ($1.49).
- What collection is M249 | System Lock from?
- M249 | System Lock is from the The Chroma Collection. Other skins from this collection can be found on the collection page.