#194 • Mossberg Maverick 88 Cruiser Pump-Action Shotgun - 12 Gauge

Part of WINTER SPORTSMAN CONSIGNMENT AUCTION MONDAY, DECEMBER 7TH 6:30PM (live auction by Edinburg Auction Sales. Inc. )

Status: Available

Category: FIREARMS

Mossberg | Maverick 88 Cruiser | 12 Gauge | Pump-Action | 18.5" Barrel | Pistol Grip The Mossberg Maverick 88 Cruiser is a compact, pump-action shotgun chambered in 12 gauge, designed around the proven operating system of the Mossberg 500 series. Manufactured under the Maverick Arms name, a division of O.F. Mossberg & Sons, the Maverick 88 has earned a reputation for straightforward construction, reliability, and practical functionality. Introduced in the late 1980s, the Maverick 88 series shares many design characteristics with the Mossberg 500, including its dual-action-bar pump mechanism, tubular magazine, and familiar receiver profile. One of its distinguishing features is the cross-bolt safety located at the front of the trigger guard, rather than the tang-mounted safety found on traditional Mossberg 500 shotguns. This example is the Maverick 88 Cruiser, featuring an 18.5" blued barrel and a black synthetic pistol grip in place of a conventional shoulder stock. This factory configuration provides an overall length of approximately 31", giving the shotgun a distinctive compact profile. The shotgun is chambered for 12-gauge 3" shells and accommodates both 2¾" and 3" ammunition. Its tubular magazine provides a manufacturer-listed capacity of 5+1 rounds, depending on shell length. The 18.5" cylinder-bore barrel features a traditional front bead sight and is designed without a fixed constriction, providing the open choke configuration commonly associated with defensive-style shotguns. Additional features include a blued metal finish, black synthetic pump forearm, and an unloaded weight of approximately 5.75 pounds. The Maverick 88 Cruiser combines the familiar Mossberg pump-action design with a distinctive factory pistol-grip configuration, making it a recognizable variation of the longstanding Maverick 88 series. Firearm Specs Manufacturer: Maverick Arms / O.F. Mossberg & Sons Model: Maverick 88 Cruiser Caliber: 12 Gauge Action: Pump-Action Barrel Length: 18.5" Finish: Blued Stock/Grip: Black Synthetic Pistol Grip Only / Synthetic Pump Forearm Capacity: 5+1 Rounds (Manufacturer Listed) Sights: Front Bead Sight Chamber: 3" Choke: Cylinder Bore Magazine: Tubular Magazine Overall Length: Approximately 31" Weight: Approximately 5.75 lbs. Safety: Cross-Bolt Safety Country of Manufacture: USA (Final Assembly) Serial Number MV2271040 Condition New in box (NIB) condition. The shotgun is represented as new and is accompanied by its original factory packaging. Extras & Features Original factory box An attractive example of the Mossberg Maverick 88 Cruiser in 12 gauge, featuring an 18.5" cylinder-bore barrel, blued finish, and distinctive factory pistol-grip configuration. Its compact design, proven pump-action operating system, and new-in-box condition make it an appealing addition to a collection of modern American pump-action shotguns.