M4A1-SGuardian
Float Range
0.00→0.50
Market Position
Rifle MarketM4A1-S | Guardian recorded 340 sales in the past 7 days against a 499-per-week average over the last 30 days (4,904 in 90 days) — trading is cooler than usual.
Variants
5 variantsAlso priced separately: StatTrak™ Guardian
Summary
Item Class
Containers
Collection
Used by Pros
1 players
Float & Wear Range
M4A1-S | Guardian has a float range of 0.00 to 0.50.
Float Strategy
- 5 of 5 wears exist: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred.
- FN vs MW: Factory New ($90.45) trades at a 214% premium over Minimal Wear ($28.82) — Minimal Wear is the value pick for a near-clean look.
- Cheapest entry: Field-Tested from $23.28 on Buff163.
Lowest Floats on the Market
Price History
Full Price History
M4A1-S | Guardian Steam price and trading volume since Dec 2013 — 461 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.
M4A1-S | Guardian — Cheapest Price by Wear
The lowest live price for each wear condition of M4A1-S | Guardian. Prices are in USD and update regularly.
| Wear Condition | Cheapest Price | Cheapest Marketplace | Avg. Price | # Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory New | $90.45 | CSFloat | $99.44 | 7 |
| Minimal Wear | $28.82 | Buff163 | $48.84 | 8 |
| Field-Tested | $23.28 | Buff163 | $28.32 | 8 |
| Well-Worn | $23.97 | CSFloat | $27.88 | 7 |
| Battle-Scarred | $24.00 | CSFloat | $26.72 | 6 |
Steam Market vs Third-Party Prices
The Steam Community Market usually lists M4A1-S | Guardianhigher 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 | $124.45 | $90.45 (CSFloat) | +38% |
| Minimal Wear | $42.98 | $28.82 (Buff163) | +49% |
| Field-Tested | $33.12 | $23.28 (Buff163) | +42% |
| Well-Worn | $37.29 | $23.97 (CSFloat) | +56% |
| Battle-Scarred | $32.62 | $24.00 (CSFloat) | +36% |
Steam takes roughly a 15% fee from the seller and balances can't be withdrawn, so a positive spread doesn't automatically mean arbitrage — it reflects the premium buyers pay for wallet-funded convenience.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™ M4A1-S | Guardian 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 | $97.50 | CSFloat | $110.61 | +8% |
| Minimal Wear | $68.42 | DMarket | $80.00 | +137% |
| Field-Tested | $57.52 | DMarket | $1306.07 | +147% |
| Well-Worn | $56.89 | CS.Money | $89.38 | +137% |
| Battle-Scarred | $59.35 | DMarket | $83.66 | +147% |
About M4A1-S | Guardian
With a smaller magazine than its unmuffled counterpart, the silenced M4A1 provides quieter shots with less recoil and better accuracy. It has been painted cobalt blue and stenciled with the CT logo on the magazine. I don't have to like you, I have to keep you safe - Carmen Cocinero, Extraction Expert— Official in-game description
The M4A1-S | Guardian is a Classified grade rifle skin in Counter-Strike 2, part of the The Winter Offensive Collection. StatTrak versions are available, which track your kill count with this weapon.
The skin is currently available in 5 wear conditions: Factory New ($90.45) — near-perfect condition with minimal scratches, float value between 0.00 and 0.07, Minimal Wear ($28.82) — slight cosmetic wear with minor scratches, float value between 0.07 and 0.15, Field-Tested ($23.28) — moderate wear with visible scratches and marks, float value between 0.15 and 0.38, Well-Worn ($23.97) — significant wear with noticeable scratches and fading, float value between 0.38 and 0.45, and Battle-Scarred ($24.00) — heavy wear with major scratches, chips and fading, float value between 0.45 and 1.00.
The float value range for M4A1-S | Guardian is 0.00 to 0.50. Lower float values mean less wear on the skin's texture. A float of 0.00 will look the cleanest, while 0.50 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 M4A1-S is a rifle in CS2 that costs $2,900 in-game. It deals 38 base damage at 600 rounds per minute. Browse all M4A1-S skins for more options.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is M4A1-S | Guardian?
- The M4A1-S | Guardian ranges from $23.28 to $90.45 depending on wear condition. Factory New starts at $90.45, Minimal Wear starts at $28.82, Field-Tested starts at $23.28, Well-Worn starts at $23.97, Battle-Scarred starts at $24.00.
- Is M4A1-S | Guardian a good buy right now?
- Based on current market data for M4A1-S | Guardian: liquidity is low (46/100), so resale can take longer or require undercutting; it recorded 2,138 sales in the last 30 days; at $23.28 it sits in the top 29% of rifle skins by price; supply is plentiful with 106,467 active listings. Compare wear prices and the price history above before buying.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy M4A1-S | Guardian?
- The cheapest listing for M4A1-S | Guardian (Factory New) is currently $90.45 on CSFloat. Compare prices across all 8 marketplaces above.
- What float range does M4A1-S | Guardian have?
- M4A1-S | Guardian has a float range of 0.00 to 0.50. This means it can drop in Factory New condition and cannot exceed 0.50 float value.
- What's the cheapest wear for M4A1-S | Guardian?
- Field-Tested is the cheapest wear for M4A1-S | Guardian, starting at $23.28 on Buff163. Wears from cheapest to priciest: Field-Tested ($23.28), Well-Worn ($23.97), Battle-Scarred ($24.00), Minimal Wear ($28.82), Factory New ($90.45).
- What collection is M4A1-S | Guardian from?
- M4A1-S | Guardian is from the The Winter Offensive Collection. Other skins from this collection can be found on the collection page.
- Which pro players use M4A1-S | Guardian?
- Techno4K uses the M4A1-S | Guardian in their CS2 loadout.