Mossberg Maverick 88 Security 12 Gauge - 20" Cylinder Bore Barrel, All-Black, OEM Box - Excellent - MV1003816

Practical and Reliable Home Defense Utility

Manufactured by O.F. Mossberg & Sons, the Maverick 88 has built a widespread reputation as one of the most dependable and cost-effective pump-action shotguns on the market. Built on the proven Mossberg 500 receiver architecture, the Maverick 88 utilizes dual action bars to prevent binding, twin extractors for reliable cycling, and an anti-jam elevator. The Security model configuration is optimized for home defense, property protection, and tactical shooting, offering maximum shell capacity in a rugged, no-nonsense platform.

Serial number MV1003816 is chambered in 12 Gauge (3-inch chamber) and features the desirable 20-inch cylinder bore barrel paired with an extended 7-round magazine tube (8-shot total capacity). Finished in factory all-black blued steel with synthetic furniture, this shotgun is offered in excellent condition complete with its original OEM factory box.

Condition and Action Highlights

Overall Status: Rated in excellent condition overall, displaying clean, dark factory finishes, spotless synthetic furniture, crisp pump action mechanics, and a pristine internal bore.

Finish & Metalwork: Factory blue/matte dark finish across the receiver, magazine tube, and barrel retains nearly 100% full coverage, showing minimal handling or slide-rack contact marks.

Furniture & Stock: The durable black synthetic stock and ribbed forend are in excellent condition, free of scuffs, scratches, or wear. Includes factory-fitted black rubber recoil pad.

Action & Mechanics: Mechanically flawless. The dual action bars cycle the pump mechanism smoothly, the cross-bolt safety engages with a crisp click, and shell feeding/ejection is tight and reliable.

Bore Condition: The bore is in excellent/like new condition—bright and mirror-clean.

Included Accessories: Accompanied by its original Mossberg OEM factory box.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: O.F. Mossberg & Sons (Maverick Arms)

Model: Maverick 88 Security

Serial Number: MV1003816

Gauge: 12 Gauge (3" Chamber)

Barrel Length: 20.0 Inches

Choke: Fixed Cylinder Bore

Action Type: Pump-Action

Capacity: 7+1 Rounds (Extended Magazine Tube)

Finish: Blued Steel Barrels / Black Synthetic Stock & Forend

Front Sight: Brass Front Bead

Accessories: Original OEM Factory Box