XM1014 | Mockingbird (Minimal Wear)

The XM1014 | Mockingbird (Minimal Wear, MW) is a Mil-Spec shotgun finish with a silver and gold flock of birds painted across the receiver. Minimal Wear keeps the metallic artwork looking almost untouched while trimming the Factory New (FN) premium.

Design

The finish drapes the receiver in silver and gold birds mid-flight — a decorative, elegant motif that contrasts nicely with the XM1014's blunt shape. Von.Bonelli-XII created the design as a community submission, and it ships with the in-game line "Time spent with birds is never wasted," which suits its airy theme.

XM1014 | Mockingbird (Minimal Wear) Float and Wear

On the finish's full 0.00–1.00 scale, Minimal Wear falls roughly between 0.07 and 0.15. The silver and gold detailing stays well-defined here, with only faint wear creeping in at the sharpest edges. For most buyers it's the smart way to keep the bird artwork looking fresh without paying for the Factory New grade.

XM1014 | Mockingbird Rarity

Rarity: Mil-Spec Grade, the blue tier — the first step of the colored weapon grades and the most common among them. That accessibility is a big part of why the finish stays cheap.

XM1014 | Mockingbird Case and Collection

This finish belongs to The Fever Collection, and it comes out of the Fever Case that arrived with the Spring Forward update in March 2025. Across the case, the Mil-Spec tier pulls at about 79.92% (a figure shared by the whole blue tier), making it one of the easier grades to unbox.

XM1014 | Mockingbird Patterns

There's no random pattern variation on Mockingbird — the silver-and-gold birds land in the same place on every copy, so no paint seed or blue gem is worth chasing here. Copies differ from one another only through their wear and float.

StatTrak & Souvenir

You can also find a StatTrak Mockingbird, drawn from the Fever Case, which adds a confirmed-kill counter that stays with the item permanently and never gets wiped through trades or sales. A Souvenir version doesn't exist, since Souvenir weapons only come from Major-tournament packages and the Fever Case has never featured as a Major drop.

XM1014 | Mockingbird Price

Minimal Wear sits just under Factory New on the ladder — a slight condition step down for a friendlier price, while still looking near-mint. It's the value pick of the finish and remains firmly budget-tier as a Mil-Spec skin. You can buy it on Skin.Land with instant delivery and no hidden fees.

FAQ

Does Minimal Wear look much different from Factory New?

Not by much. The silver and gold birds keep their definition at Minimal Wear, and any wear sits at the very edges where it's hard to notice. Given the small price gap on a budget skin, Minimal Wear delivers nearly the Factory New look for less, making it a popular middle-ground choice.

Is Mockingbird a cheap shotgun skin?

Yes. As a Mil-Spec finish from a recent case, it sits in budget pricing across most conditions, and Minimal Wear in particular offers a near-fresh metallic look at a low cost. It's an easy, affordable way to dress up the XM1014 with a distinctive bird design.

How can I identify a Minimal Wear copy?

Check the float, which runs about 0.07–0.15 at this grade. Visually the silver and gold artwork stays sharp with only trace edge wear, placing it between the flawless Factory New band and the light but visible scuffing that starts to show once a copy drops into Field-Tested (FT).