G3SG1 | Azure Zebra (Factory New)
The pricy G3SG1 lowers movement speed considerably but compensates with a higher rate of fire than other sniper rifles. It has been spray-painted in a zebra stripe pattern.
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The G3SG1 | Azure Zebra is a Mil-Spec Grade sniper rifle skin for CS2 (Counter-Strike 2), recognized by its bold, zebra-inspired color blocking. It’s part of the eSports 2013 Winter Collection, tying the skin’s presence to a well-known era of Counter-Strike community events and case releases. This skin is also listed under the eSports 2013 Winter Case, making it a popular target for players seeking classic collection content.
As a Mil-Spec Grade item, the Azure Zebra is generally considered more attainable than higher-rarity weapon skins, but availability still depends on the opening of cases and the item’s overall pool. While exact drop chances aren’t publicly guaranteed for every container, Mil-Spec items are typically among the more commonly found tiers within their respective cases.
Players can find the G3SG1 | Azure Zebra in multiple wear states: Factory New, Minimal Wear, and Field-Tested (with a float range of 0–0.28). The skin also supports StatTrak™, allowing you to track kills with a counter. Souvenir versions are not available for this particular skin, so the options are focused on standard wear conditions and StatTrak.
Visually, the Azure Zebra finish uses a light-to-mid blue palette with high-contrast striping that mimics a zebra pattern. The overall look is clean and modern, with the stripes providing a distinctive identity even from a distance—especially useful on the long silhouette of the G3SG1. The paint index (229) corresponds to this specific pattern variant on the CS2 model, contributing to its recognizable layout.
To obtain it, players should look for the eSports 2013 Winter Case and related collection access via The eSports 2013 Winter Collection. Depending on your preferred method, the skin may also appear via third-party marketplaces, but the official in-game route is tied to its case origin and collection listing.
Community perception is largely positive for the Azure Zebra due to its eye-catching blue theming and classic collection status. As a Mil-Spec option, it’s often chosen by players who want a standout look without restricting themselves to rare, high-cost tiers—making it a frequent pick for both casual loadouts and collectors rounding out older CS skin libraries.
