MAVERICK ARMS 88 (8-SHOT) USED 12 GAUGE

Make: Maverick Arms
Model: 88 Security (8-Shot)
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Type: Pump-Action Shotgun
Action: Pump-Action
Finish: Matte Blued Barrel / Black Synthetic Stock
Barrel Length: 20″
Weight: Approx. 7.5–8 lbs
Capacity: 8-shot configuration (typically 7+1 or 8+1 depending on shell length)

Sights:

• Fixed front bead sight

Safety Features:

• Cross-bolt manual safety (trigger guard mounted)
• Pump-action manual cycling system
• Internal safety mechanisms

Material:

• Steel barrel
• Aluminum alloy receiver
• Synthetic polymer stock and forend

Unique Features:

• Extended magazine tube (runs nearly full barrel length)
• Ribbed polymer forend for secure grip
• Dual extractors for reliable shell extraction
• Anti-jam elevator design
• Compatible with many Mossberg 500 components

Usage and Applications

Recommended Use:

• Home defense
• Defensive / tactical applications
• Range training
• Utility shotgun use

Performance Characteristics:
The 20″ barrel provides a slightly longer sight radius and marginally increased velocity compared to 18.5″ models, while maintaining maneuverability.

The extended magazine tube increases onboard capacity, making this configuration desirable for defensive applications. As a pump-action platform, it reliably cycles a wide range of 12-gauge loads, including target loads, buckshot, and slugs (verify chamber marking for 2¾” and/or 3″ compatibility).

Safety Information

• Treat All Guns as Loaded: Always handle as if loaded.
• Point the Muzzle Safely: Never point at anything you do not intend to shoot.
• Finger Off the Trigger: Keep finger outside the trigger guard until ready to fire.
• Be Sure of Your Target and What’s Beyond It: Shotgun projectiles can travel significant distances.
• Use Proper Ammunition: Use only 12-gauge shells appropriate for your chamber marking.
• Store Guns Safely: Store unloaded in a locked safe or secure storage device.

Historical and Market Context

Introduced in 1988, the Maverick 88 was designed as a budget-friendly alternative to the Mossberg 500 platform while retaining similar durability and reliability. The 20″ extended-capacity Security model remains popular due to its affordability and high-capacity configuration.