Sawed-Off | Highwayman

Origin Story

The Sawed-Off | Highwayman stands out with its elegant black and gold lacquer finish, adorned with a distinctive scotch thistle motif. Released on November 11, 2014, as part of The Vanguard Collection during Operation Vanguard, this shotgun skin brings a touch of ornate style to the battlefield. It is often chosen by players who appreciate its classy aesthetic and seek to build black and gold themed inventories. The design is considered a niche aesthetic choice for those who favor ornate, gold-accented weapon finishes.

Drop Chance

Sawed-Off | Highwayman is Restricted, a Purple-tier skin in the upper half of the rarity ladder. From the Operation Vanguard Weapon Case: approximately 4.00% per opening (roughly 1 in 25). The 15.98% Restricted tier rate is split across 4 Restricted skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~0.40% from the Operation Vanguard Weapon Case (about 1 in 250). 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 1. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($9.73): The black lacquer is deep and uniform, with the gold scotch thistle motif appearing sharp and bright, and surfaces retaining a glossy finish.
• Minimal Wear ($3.69): The black lacquer remains very clean with only light, small scratches or subtle dulling on some edges, while the gold motif stays crisp.
• Field-Tested ($1.52): Noticeable surface wear appears, with more frequent scratches and visible dulling of the black finish, and some fading of the gold design, particularly on edges.
• Well-Worn ($1.30): Extensive wear and dulling cover much of the surface, making black areas appear faded and uneven, with broader scratched regions and more muted gold accents.
• Battle-Scarred ($1.30): Heavy wear is present overall, with the black lacquer significantly faded or abraded, and the gold motif potentially lost or heavily muted, resulting in a very worn appearance.

Model

Highwayman uses the legacy Sawed-Off model, introduced with Operation Vanguard on November 11, 2014. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The Sawed-Off | Highwayman is primarily obtained by opening the Operation Vanguard Weapon Case, which was introduced during the Operation Vanguard event in November 2014. While this case is no longer an active drop, it can still be acquired through trading or on the Steam Community Market. Players can also obtain this Restricted rarity skin through trade-up contracts using ten lower-rarity skins from The Vanguard Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, the skin is readily available on the Steam Community Market and various third-party marketplaces.

Price Range

Sawed-Off | Highwayman ranges from $1.30 (Battle-Scarred) to $9.73 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $1.52. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $1.81. The all-time median is $0.43. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Patina: It has been lacquered in black and gold using a scotch thistle motif. The design features a black base with intricate gold detailing. In first-person view, the receiver and the side of the wooden stock and forearm are most prominent, showcasing the gold thistle pattern. Its ornate, gentlemanly aesthetic is often grouped with other engraved or ornamental finishes.

Player Rating

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Sticker Compatibility

The Sawed-Off | Highwayman's black and gold color scheme pairs well with gold, yellow, or metallic stickers to echo its existing gold motif. White or light neutral stickers can provide contrast against the black base, while black or dark stickers offer a subtle, low-contrast aesthetic. The most visible sticker placements in first-person view are on the receiver and the side of the stock and forearm.