Nova | Gila (Factory New)

The Nova | Gila (Factory New) is a Restricted-grade shotgun finish wrapped in a lizard-skin decal for an exotic, reptilian look. Factory New is the highest quality in the range, presenting the scaly texture without a mark on it.

Design

The finish covers the Nova in a lizard-skin decal, giving the whole shell a scaly, reptilian texture that stands apart from the usual camo or geometric skins. It's a community design by the artist M03H, and it ships with a fitting bit of in-game flavor: "You're acting like you've never been held captive by mercenaries before."

Nova | Gila (Factory New) Float and Wear

The float range runs 0.00–0.30, and Factory New sits at the very bottom of it. At this grade the scale texture is crisp and uninterrupted, with no scuffing to break up the pattern. Since the float caps at 0.30, no copy ever reaches a heavily battered state — but Factory New is still where the reptilian detail looks its sharpest.

Nova | Gila Rarity

This finish is Restricted — the pink tier, sitting mid-to-upper in the standard weapon grades. It's a genuinely uncommon pull, a clear step rarer than the blue and light-blue brackets below it.

Nova | Gila Case and Collection

Gila is part of The Glove Collection and drops from the Glove Case, released with the Glove Case update in November 2016. The Restricted tier pulls at roughly 15.98% from that case, a rate shared across the tier's skins. With the Glove Case still notable for its glove drops, these Novas mostly change hands on the market.

Nova | Gila Patterns

There's no seed to chase on this one — the lizard-skin design is fixed, so the scales sit the same way on every copy with no rare alignment or blue-gem roll. Grade and float are the only things separating one listing from another.

StatTrak & Souvenir

A StatTrak version exists, minted from the Glove Case, adding a confirmed-kill counter that stays permanent and never gets wiped when the shotgun is traded or sold. There's no Souvenir edition — Souvenir weapons are produced only through Major-tournament souvenir packages, and The Glove Collection was never distributed at a Major.

Nova | Gila Price

As the cleanest grade, Factory New sits at the top of this finish's own price ladder, a step above Minimal Wear. It's a premium pick within the Nova lineup, reflecting both the Restricted rarity and the demand for top condition. It's available to buy on Skin.Land with instant delivery and no hidden fees.

FAQ

Is Factory New worth it on the Gila?

If you want the lizard-skin texture at its sharpest, yes. Factory New shows every scale without scuffing, which suits a finish whose whole appeal is that detailed surface. That said, the 0.30 float cap means even lower grades stay presentable, so the premium is a want, not a must.

Which gloves pair with the Gila?

Its earthy, reptilian palette leans warm and natural, so tan, brown, or olive gloves fit the exotic vibe nicely. A pair with a snake or scale motif doubles down on the theme, while neutral leather-look wraps keep the loadout grounded without competing with the busy texture.

Where does the Gila come from?

It's part of The Glove Collection, unboxed from the Glove Case that launched in November 2016. It's a Restricted-grade finish, one of the rarer tiers in that case, which is a big part of why it carries a premium price relative to common Nova skins.