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Question about Maverick 88 12 Gauge

BigGun74BigGun74 Member Posts: 189 ✭✭✭
edited October 2007 in Ask the Experts
Anyone have any experience with this gun? And is it true that Mossberg components fit this gun? All knowledgable advice is appreciated.

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  • MFIMFI Member Posts: 7,899 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Gun is a cheaper Mossberg essentially. Parts interchange.
  • 1911a1-fan1911a1-fan Member Posts: 51,193 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    http://www.maverickarms.com/pages/88field.htm



    Maverickr 88T barrels are compatible with Mossbergr 500r model barrels within gauge and capacity.
    All Maverickr models include a cross-bolt safety in front of the trigger for speed and convenience.
    All Maverickr 88T choke tubes are fully interchangeable with Mossbergr Accu-ChokeT tubes.
    88T model barrels are equipped with 3" chambers and handle factory 2_" and 3" loads.
    All Maverick barrels and choke tubes are capable of firing lead, steel or other non-toxic loads.
    All models feature a blued metal finish and durable black synthetic stock and forearm.
    All models feature dual extractors and twin action slide bars for positive, non-binding extraction and ejection.
    Free Cablelock included with each model.
    All Maverickr models include a One-Year Limited Warranty.
  • richbugrichbug Member Posts: 3,650
    edited November -1
    They are a no-frills version of the 500. 2 main differences are the safety, and the warranty. For $169 they are hard to beat.

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  • Texas HunterTexas Hunter Member Posts: 484 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I agree.
    Mine has worked very well in the last four years with nary a problem.
    And for the on sale price of $130.00 in which i bought it it truely is hard to beat.

    mike
  • ThrockmortonThrockmorton Member Posts: 814 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I believe the receiver is alloy,while the Mossy's are steel.
    My buddy's 88 is going on fifteen or tweny years old and he USES it.Never a bobble.
    Not an 870 but not half bad either.


    Throckmorton SASS #23149
  • richbugrichbug Member Posts: 3,650
    edited November -1
    Mossbergs are aluminum too.

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  • jdyerjdyer Member Posts: 795 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Not a bad shotgun - I've shot plenty a dove with it. Mine new was $75.00 and the best value I've ever gotten. I retired it from hunting this year and outfitted it with a pistol grip and 18 1/2" barrel for home protection. If you can get it for under $150 go for it!
  • cruzie27cruzie27 Member Posts: 1,267 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    i have a 20in. mossberg,..and my brother has a 20in. maverick 88,..besides he safty and price they are the same gun,..wont go wrong with either.

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  • df34df34 Member Posts: 1 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Bought this gun for my wife for her to hunt with. She uses 2 3/4 in 6 and 7 1/2 shot for squirrel hunting. Does anyone know what is the best buck shot for this gun. It has an open choke. We are planning on patterning it, but wanted to know which was best without having to buy all the buckshot sizes. We have 4 and 00 at home, but will have to buy 1, 000, 0. Which these sizes are hard to come by. Any help with be grateful.
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