The Maverick 88 All-Purpose 12 Gauge Bottomland is a pump-action shotgun from Maverick Arms that wears a Bottomland camo synthetic stock on a 28-inch vent rib barrel (Maverick part no. 31012). Camo is the difference between this version and the black-stocked All-Purpose, which makes it a natural pick for duck blinds, flooded timber and woods work with the right choke and load. The 3-inch chamber, 5+1 capacity and dual bead sight keep it a straightforward, affordable field gun. Its barrel interchanges with Mossberg 500 barrels, so the shotgun is easy to adapt later.

Key Specifications

• The stock finish is Bottomland camo on a synthetic stock, which breaks up your outline in wet timber and blinds.
• The gauge is 12 gauge, the most widely supported bore for ammunition and accessories.
• The action is pump, a simple and durable cycling system.
• The chamber is 3 inches, so it takes magnum-length shells as well as shorter field loads.
• Barrel length is 28 inches, a long sight radius that favors smooth swings on moving birds.
• The barrel has a vent rib, which reduces heat shimmer and helps with target tracking.
• The barrel finish is blued, a classic protective coating.
• The choke is a Modified tube, a middle-of-the-road constriction for general field use.
• Capacity is 5+1, comfortably above most hunting limits.
• Sights are a dual bead set, suited to quick pointing on flushing or flying targets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camo pattern does this Maverick 88 use? The synthetic stock is finished in Bottomland camo, which is the maker’s stated stock finish for this model.

Can I swap in a different barrel? Yes. Mossberg states that Maverick 88 pump-action models are fully interchangeable with Mossberg 500 barrels within gauge and capacity.

What is the chamber length and capacity? It has a 3-inch chamber and a listed capacity of 5+1.

Buy the Maverick 88 All-Purpose 12 Gauge Pump Shotgun, 28-Inch Vent Rib, Bottomland Camo, 5+1

If you hunt wet bottoms, timber edges or blinds, a camo pump at this level is a hard setup to beat for the money. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and look through more pump action shotguns while you are here.