Maverick 88 shotgun - The Firearms Forum

big steve · 07-21-2010, 08:49 PM

I saw a nice Maverick 88 security model shotgun with the shorter barrel and it has two different stocks and it seems real nice for $230 what do you guys think about this shotgun??

Thanks, Steve

The Rebel · 07-21-2010, 11:31 PM

I was reading a "Post" from a fellow who has a (Mossberg) Maverick 88 Shotgun. He may be able to shed some light on the subject. Check with Hydra Shok and see what his experiences have been with the Maverick 88.
I have a Mossberg 590 & older Mossberg 500A from the 1970's and really like them.
Hope This Helps ~

johnlives4christ · 07-21-2010, 11:39 PM

i've owned a maverick 88 and had no problem. some mossberg parts will work on it. 230 is too much unless you really value the extra stocks. the one i had was more like 150 with a synthetic stock. it was in excellent condition with a 26 inch barrel.

i've seen used remington 870's for 200-250 range in good shape.

mtnboomer · 07-21-2010, 11:51 PM

The Maverick 88 is a good shotgun, I have one. It's basically a "no frills" Mossberg 500, but there are some differences.

The 88's safety is on the triggerguard and only locks the trigger, the 500's is on the tang and locks the trigger and hammer.

The 88's action bars are molded into the forearm and are not removeable from it. The 500's action bars are an assembly that uses a locknut to secure it to the forearm and are removeable for changing forearms. Cheer up though, all you need is the action bar assembly and locknut from a Mossy 500to change the forearm on a Maverick. (Butts are interchangable)

And the trigger assemblies and receiver covers will not interchange because of the safeties - unless you also swap safety systems.

Hope this helps.

big steve · 07-22-2010, 12:54 AM

Thanks everyone that helps.

07-21-2010, 08:49 PM	#1
big steve Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 622	Maverick 88 shotgun I saw a nice Maverick 88 security model shotgun with the shorter barrel and it has two different stocks and it seems real nice for $230 what do you guys think about this shotgun?? Thanks, Steve __________________ I HAVE GIVEN YOU A REPUBLC IF YOU CAN KEEP IT "Benjamin Franklin" -->

07-21-2010, 11:31 PM	#2
The Rebel V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia Posts: 83	Re: Maverick 88 shotgun I was reading a "Post" from a fellow who has a (Mossberg) Maverick 88 Shotgun. He may be able to shed some light on the subject. Check with Hydra Shok and see what his experiences have been with the Maverick 88. I have a Mossberg 590 & older Mossberg 500A from the 1970's and really like them. Hope This Helps ~ __________________ SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

07-21-2010, 11:39 PM	#3
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: Maverick 88 shotgun i've owned a maverick 88 and had no problem. some mossberg parts will work on it. 230 is too much unless you really value the extra stocks. the one i had was more like 150 with a synthetic stock. it was in excellent condition with a 26 inch barrel. i've seen used remington 870's for 200-250 range in good shape.

07-21-2010, 11:51 PM	#4
mtnboomer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Oklahoma by birth. America by the grace of God. Posts: 649	Re: Maverick 88 shotgun The Maverick 88 is a good shotgun, I have one. It's basically a "no frills" Mossberg 500, but there are some differences. The 88's safety is on the triggerguard and only locks the trigger, the 500's is on the tang and locks the trigger and hammer. The 88's action bars are molded into the forearm and are not removeable from it. The 500's action bars are an assembly that uses a locknut to secure it to the forearm and are removeable for changing forearms. Cheer up though, all you need is the action bar assembly and locknut from a Mossy 500to change the forearm on a Maverick. (Butts are interchangable) And the trigger assemblies and receiver covers will not interchange because of the safeties - unless you also swap safety systems. Hope this helps. __________________ The cost of freedom, is eternal vigilance. The cost of bondage, is your life. - mtnboomer Support the Second Amendment - Join the NRA! > http://www.nra.org < Oklahoma State - #1 - GO POKES!

07-22-2010, 12:54 AM	#5
big steve Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 622	Re: Maverick 88 shotgun Thanks everyone that helps. __________________ I HAVE GIVEN YOU A REPUBLC IF YOU CAN KEEP IT "Benjamin Franklin"