R8 Revolver | Survivalist

Origin Story

The R8 Revolver | Survivalist, released as part of The Horizon Collection with the "A New Horizon" update on August 3, 2018, features hand painted green stripes over a dark base. Its design is intended to help the owner blend in and avoid detection in tense situations, reflecting a utilitarian, camouflage aesthetic. This Mil-Spec grade revolver skin is generally considered a budget-friendly option for players seeking a custom-painted R8 from an established case.

Drop Chance

R8 Revolver | Survivalist is Mil-Spec, a Blue-tier skin, less common than base collection drops. From the Horizon Case: approximately 11.42% per opening (roughly 1 in 9). The 79.92% Mil-Spec tier rate is split across 7 Mil-Spec skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~1.14% from the Horizon Case (about 1 in 88). 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 0.7. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New (No Recent Price): The hand painted green stripes on the cylinder, frame, and upper barrel are fully intact with maximum color vibrancy.
• Minimal Wear (No Recent Price): Small edge scratches may appear on the barrel and frame corners, but the green stripes remain mostly intact.
• Field-Tested (No Recent Price): Noticeable chipping on the muzzle, cylinder edges, and frame exposes more underlying metal, though the green stripes are still readable.
• Well-Worn ($0.51): Larger portions of the green striping and base color show extensive edge chipping, making the camo stripes appear fragmented.
• Battle-Scarred (No Recent Price): Heavy wear is present across the weapon, with substantial exposed metal and muted or fragmented green striping, especially on the barrel and cylinder.

Model

Survivalist uses the legacy R8 Revolver model, introduced with A New Horizon on August 3, 2018. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The R8 Revolver | Survivalist is primarily obtained by opening the Horizon Case. This case is no longer in the active drop pool and is now considered a rare case drop. Players can also acquire this Mil-Spec skin through trade-up contracts using ten lower-rarity skins from The Horizon Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, the skin can be found on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, and various case-opening or skin-trading sites.

Price Range

R8 Revolver | Survivalist ranges from No Recent Price (Battle-Scarred) to No Recent Price (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at No Recent Price. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $0.54. The all-time median is $0.14. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Custom Paint Job: Hand painted green stripes allow the owner to blend in and avoid detection in tense situations. This design features matte green stripes over a dark, muted base. The cylinder, frame, and upper barrel areas with the green striping are particularly visible in first-person view.

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Sticker Compatibility

The R8 Revolver | Survivalist, with its green stripes on a dark base, pairs well with green, jungle, or camouflage-themed stickers, as well as neutral white, grey, or black designs. Yellow or gold accents can also provide a contrasting element. The most visible sticker slots are on the upper frame and near the cylinder, though overall sticker visibility is moderate compared to other weapon types.