Galil AR | Sandstorm
Mil-Spec Rifle
StatTrak Available
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Found in 1 case & 1 Collection
Prices updated 6 hours ago
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Description: It has been painted using a hydrographic in a purple and beige graphic design.
Flavor Text: It'll take more than a tarp to protect you
Finish Style: Custom Paint Job
Finish Catalog: 264
Added: 18 December 2013
Creator: Workshop Submission
Update: Winter Offensive
| Skin Quality |  Price |
Listings |
Median |
Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| StatTrak Minimal Wear | $7.61 | No Recent Price | ||
| StatTrak Field-Tested | $2.26 | No Recent Price | ||
| StatTrak Well-Worn | $2.50 | 24 | No Recent Price | |
| StatTrak Battle-Scarred | $2.33 | No Recent Price | ||
| Minimal Wear | $29.99 | No Recent Price | ||
| Field-Tested | $2.83 | No Recent Price | ||
| Well-Worn | $2.61 | No Recent Price | ||
| Battle-Scarred | $2.11 | 30 | No Recent Price |
The Sandstorm Family
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Origin Story
The Galil AR | Sandstorm, released on December 18, 2013, as part of The Winter Offensive Collection, features a purple and beige hydrographic design. This Mil-Spec skin presents a distinctive sand-and-violet pattern, applied with a hydrographic technique. The receiver and handguard area, with its angular purple and beige pattern, is particularly visible during gameplay. Despite its budget-friendly status, the Sandstorm offers a unique color combination for players seeking an older, retro aesthetic for their Galil loadout.
Drop Chance
Galil AR | Sandstorm is Mil-Spec, a Blue-tier skin, less common than base collection drops. From the Winter Offensive Weapon Case: approximately 19.98% per opening (roughly 1 in 5). The 79.92% Mil-Spec tier rate is split across 4 Mil-Spec skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~2.00% from the Winter Offensive Weapon Case (about 1 in 50). 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 0.1 to 0.6. Exteriors: Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in MW, FT, WW, BS. Minimal Wear ($29.99): The beige and purple hydrographic pattern remains largely intact, with only small edge scratches appearing on sharp corners like the receiver. This is the cleanest possible variant for this skin. Field-Tested ($2.83): More noticeable scratches and wear patches begin to show on high-contact areas, such as the front receiver and magazine well edges, dulling the beige areas. Well-Worn ($2.61): Large sections of the edges and the front of the weapon show heavy wear, with the purple and beige pattern visibly broken and more of the underlying darker base showing through. Battle-Scarred ($2.11): Extensive chipping and fading are present, with large parts of the pattern missing on high-contact areas and edges, making the weapon appear significantly worn.
Model
Sandstorm uses the legacy Galil AR model, introduced with Winter Offensive on December 18, 2013. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.
How to Obtain
The Galil AR | Sandstorm is primarily acquired by opening the Winter Offensive Weapon Case. While this case is no longer an active drop, it can still be found rarely as an end-of-match reward or purchased on the Steam Community Market and third-party marketplaces. Players can also obtain this Mil-Spec skin through trade-up contracts using ten lower-rarity skins from The Winter Offensive Collection. For direct acquisition, it is available for purchase on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, and various case-opening sites. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking.
Price Range
Galil AR | Sandstorm ranges from $2.11 (Battle-Scarred) to $29.99 (Minimal Wear). StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.
The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $2.93. The all-time median is $0.16. Volume averages 0 trades per day.
Visual Theme
Custom Paint Job: It has been painted using a hydrographic in a purple and beige graphic design. This pattern features a mix of beige, tan, and purple graphic elements, creating a sand-and-violet appearance. In first-person view, the most prominent areas are the receiver and handguard, where the angular purple and beige design is most visible. Some players describe its pattern as having an older, retro aesthetic compared to newer Galil skins.
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Sticker Compatibility
The Galil AR Sandstorm's beige and purple color scheme pairs well with purple, pink, and neutral or white stickers. Some gold-accent stickers can also complement the tan base. While not widely used as a primary craft base, the most visible sticker slots in first-person view are on the receiver side and adjacent to the magazine.
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