MANUFACTURER · UPDATED MAY 16, 2026
Used Maverick Arms Values 2026:
Used Maverick Arms Values 2026:
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Maverick Arms is a budget-brand division of O.F. Mossberg & Sons, established in 1988. Maverick produces value-priced versions of Mossberg-pattern shotguns, with most assembly done in Eagle Pass, Texas using imported components and Mossberg-designed actions. The Maverick 88 is the consumer-tier version of the Mossberg 500.
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Maverick 88 Pump Shotguns
Maverick's budget-tier Mossberg 500 derivative.
Limited / Specialty
Maverick limited and special-edition shotguns.
Maverick Arms Value FAQ
Is the Maverick 88 just a Mossberg 500?
Closely related — Maverick 88 uses the same basic Mossberg 500 action with cost-reduced components (synthetic safety, different stock, simpler trigger guard). MSRP $250-350 vs Mossberg 500's $400-550. Magazine tubes and stocks are not interchangeable between Mav 88 and Mossberg 500 (key difference).
Where are Maverick shotguns made?
Assembled in Eagle Pass, Texas using components manufactured in Mexico (Maverick's Texas/Mexico cross-border operation). Quality control is run by Mossberg engineers; the action design is Mossberg-engineered.
Is the Maverick 88 8-Shot popular?
Yes — the 8-shot magazine tube with under-$400 price point makes the Maverick 88 8-Shot one of the most-popular home defense shotguns. Excellent value at the entry-level price point.
Why doesn't Maverick make rifles?
Maverick has stayed focused on the budget shotgun market. Rifle production would compete directly with Mossberg's Patriot line. The brand is positioned narrowly as 'budget shotgun' rather than a full-line maker.
