M4A1-S | Printstream

Origin Story

The M4A1-S Printstream, released on December 3, 2020, as part of The Operation Broken Fang Collection, features a stark black and white design. Pearlescent highlights accentuate the custom painted finish, adding a subtle shimmer to the weapon. This design choice provides a clean, high-contrast appearance on the silenced M4A1-S.

Drop Chance

M4A1-S | Printstream is Covert, a Red-tier skin, the rarest standard drop grade. From the Operation Broken Fang Case: approximately 0.32% per opening (roughly 1 in 312). The 0.64% Covert tier rate is split across 2 Covert skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~0.03% from the Operation Broken Fang Case (about 1 in 3,125). These per-skin odds assume equal weighting within tier — Valve publishes tier rates but doesn't formally confirm even distribution across skins in a tier.

Skin Condition

Float range 0 to 0.8. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($702.20): The white and black design with gold accents is perfectly preserved, showing no signs of wear.
• Minimal Wear ($389.85): Minor scuffs may begin to appear on the edges of the weapon, but the main design remains largely intact.
• Field-Tested ($274.09): Noticeable wear becomes visible on various parts of the weapon, with some scuffs and abrasions on the white and black surfaces.
• Well-Worn ($280.43): The paint shows significant wear and tear, with larger areas of scuffing and discoloration across the body.
• Battle-Scarred ($222.87): Extensive paint loss and heavy scratching are present, giving the M4A1-S a heavily used appearance, though the overall pattern remains discernible.

Model

Printstream uses the current M4A1-S model, added with Operation Broken Fang on December 3, 2020.

How to Obtain

The M4A1-S | Printstream is primarily acquired through opening the Operation Broken Fang Case. Players can also obtain this Covert rifle through trade-up contracts, using ten lower-rarity skins from The Operation Broken Fang Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, the skin is readily available on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, and various case-opening or skin-trading sites.

Price Range

M4A1-S | Printstream ranges from $222.87 (Battle-Scarred) to $702.20 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $274.09. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $297.51. The 90-day median is $302.88. The all-time median is $112.08. Volume averages 9 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Custom Paint Job: It has been custom painted with a stark black and white design and finished with pearlescent highlights. The design features a high-contrast black and white color scheme. The upper receiver, handguard, and magazine prominently display the custom paint job.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.66 / 5
Votes: 25

Sticker Compatibility

The M4A1-S Printstream's monochromatic design provides a versatile canvas for sticker customization. Its black, white, and gray color scheme allows for a wide range of sticker colors and styles to complement or contrast with the finish.