Sawed-Off | Highwayman (Field-Tested)

The Sawed-Off | Highwayman (Field-Tested, FT) is a Restricted shotgun lacquered in black and gold with a scotch thistle motif. Field-Tested is the most common, best-value way to own it — a touch of honest wear on a dark lacquer that hides it well.

Design

Highwayman goes for decorative flair: a black lacquered body traced in gold with a scotch thistle motif, ornate where most shotgun finishes stay plain. The finish is a community design from artist Coridium, and it comes with a wry in-game line — "You don't have to hold your pinky out when pulling the trigger, but it's a nice touch."

Sawed-Off | Highwayman (Field-Tested) Float and Wear

Sitting in the middle of the 0.00–1.00 range, Field-Tested picks up light scratching on the edges and frame, but the black lacquer absorbs it so well that most copies still look tidy at a glance. The gold thistle work holds up regardless of float, which is why this is the grade most players picture — the sweet spot of looks and price.

Sawed-Off | Highwayman Rarity

Rarity: Restricted — the purple tier, a mid-to-upper rung of the standard weapon grades above Mil-Spec. It's a less common pull than the blue tiers, which gives this shotgun a bit more presence.

Sawed-Off | Highwayman Case and Collection

This shotgun is from The Vanguard Collection and is unboxed from the Operation Vanguard Weapon Case, released with Operation Vanguard in November 2014. The Restricted tier accounts for roughly 15.98% of the case's drops (a rate shared across the tier), and with the case retired from active rotation, most copies come from the market.

Sawed-Off | Highwayman Patterns

No random pattern applies to this finish — the black-and-gold thistle artwork is placed the same on every copy, so there's no paint seed or "blue gem" worth tracking down. Copies differ only in their wear and float values.

StatTrak & Souvenir

A StatTrak™ Highwayman exists, adding a confirmed-kill counter; it's minted from the Operation Vanguard Weapon Case as a rarer, pricier drop, and the counter is permanent, never getting wiped through trades or sales. There's no Souvenir version — Souvenir weapons come only from Major-tournament packages, and this finish was never part of one.

Sawed-Off | Highwayman Price

Field-Tested is the value sweet spot of the range — cheaper than the higher grades while keeping nearly the same look, which is why it's the popular pick. It's an affordable mid-tier finish that won't strain a budget. It's available to buy on Skin.Land with instant delivery and no hidden fees.

FAQ

Does the Field-Tested Highwayman look beat up?

Not much. The black lacquer masks scratches unusually well, so a Field-Tested copy reads as tidy to most eyes, with only light edge wear on close inspection. The gold thistle detailing stays legible at any float within the grade, so the ornate character that defines the shotgun holds up.

Is Field-Tested the best value Highwayman?

For most buyers, yes. It costs noticeably less than Minimal Wear (MW) but looks nearly identical thanks to the wear-hiding lacquer, and it's the most common grade on the market. Well-Worn (WW) and Battle-Scarred (BS) are cheaper still if you want the lowest entry price and accept heavier scuffing.

Is StatTrak worth it on the Highwayman?

If you want a live confirmed-kill counter and don't mind paying more for the rarer drop, yes. StatTrak Highwayman comes from the same Operation Vanguard Weapon Case, and the tally is permanent, never getting wiped when the shotgun changes hands. For pure looks at the lowest price, the standard Field-Tested is the value play.