The Maverick 88 Slug 12 Gauge is a pump-action shotgun from Mossberg set up for slugs, with a 24-inch Cylinder Bore barrel, adjustable rifle sights and a black synthetic stock (Mossberg part no. 31017). It is meant for deer hunting where shotguns are the required or preferred choice, and the rifle-style sights let you sight in a slug load properly. A 3-inch chamber and 5+1 capacity round out the package. The barrel interchanges with Mossberg 500 barrels within gauge and capacity.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 gauge, the standard slug-shooting bore.
• The action is pump, a durable manual action.
• The chamber is 3 inches, so it accepts 3-inch shells.
• Barrel length is 24 inches, a handy length for woods and stand hunting.
• The choke is Cylinder Bore, the open bore used for slug loads.
• The sights are adjustable rifle sights, which let you dial in a slug load.
• The barrel finish is blued, a classic protective coating.
• Capacity is 5+1, ample for a day in the stand.
• The stock is black synthetic with a 14.5-inch fixed length of pull, a weatherproof stock.
• Overall length is 43.5 inches, a compact size for blinds and stands.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does this Maverick 88 have rifle sights? Adjustable rifle sights let you zero a slug load at the distance you hunt, which a simple bead sight cannot do.

What choke does it have? It has a Cylinder Bore choke.

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

Buy the Maverick 88 Slug 12 Gauge Pump Shotgun, 24-Inch, Cylinder Bore, Adjustable Rifle Sights, 5+1

For deer season in slug-only areas, this setup gives you adjustable sights on a 24-inch barrel in a plain, affordable pump. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more pump action shotguns while you are here.