The Maverick 88, manufactured by Mossberg & Sons, is a budget-friendly pump-action shotgun known for its reliability and versatility. Designed for both home defense and hunting, it is available in 12 and 20 gauge with 6-shot and 8-shot capacities. The Maverick 88 features standard pump-action elements such as dual extractors, steel-to-steel lockup, twin action bars, and an anti-jam elevator. It includes a cross-bolt safety and is compatible with Mossberg 500 stocks, barrels, and Accu-choke tubes, although trigger groups are not interchangeable. The Maverick 88 lacks sling mounts and comes in several configurations: the Slug model with a 24-inch barrel (cylinder or rifled bore), the Security model with an 18.5-inch or 20-inch barrel, and the Youth model with a 22-inch vent-rib barrel. The All-Purpose variant features a 28-inch barrel for 12 gauge or a 26-inch barrel for 20 gauge. Some models offer black synthetic stocks and forearms, while others come with replaceable chokes.