Mossberg Maverick 88 Security 12 Gauge Pump Shotgun – 18.5" Cylinder Bore, 5+1, 3" Chamber
The Maverick 88 Security pairs Mossberg’s proven pump-action design with a compact 18.5 inch barrel that sits right at the legal minimum for a full-length shotgun. A 3 inch chamber, fixed cylinder bore, and 5+1 capacity give it the versatility and firepower buyers look for in a dedicated home-defense gun. Built in the United States and sharing key components with the Mossberg 500 line, this model delivers duty-grade reliability at an accessible price point.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This Maverick 88 displays only minimal handling marks, and the bore remains bright with no visible fouling or pitting.
What’s Included
- Elastic buttstock shell carrier (4-round, slip-on)
At the heart of this shotgun is a carbon-steel receiver and barrel finished in matte blue for glare reduction and corrosion resistance. The 18.5 inch barrel uses a fixed cylinder bore, ideal for spread-controlled patterns with buckshot or slugs at defensive distances.
The 3 inch chamber accepts both standard 2 3⁄4 inch and magnum 3 inch shells, giving you flexibility in load selection. A brass bead sight up front provides a simple, durable aiming reference.
Furniture is rugged black polymer: a ribbed corn-cob fore-end for secure cycling and a full-size stock with 13.25 inch length of pull, recoil pad, and sling-swivel stud. The cross-bolt safety sits behind the trigger for intuitive operation.
Interchangeability with many Mossberg 500 parts means aftermarket support is extensive, from barrels to furniture upgrades. The MV serial prefix confirms Maverick production, and all assembly takes place in Eagle Pass, Texas.