Overview
The Mossberg Maverick 88 Bantam Compact 20 Gauge pump-action shotgun is engineered for reliable performance within a reduced-size platform. This model integrates a shorter length of pull, optimizing handling for shooters with smaller frames or those requiring enhanced maneuverability in confined environments. The 20 gauge chambering delivers a balanced recoil impulse, suitable for diverse applications ranging from field deployment to structured range practice.
Key Features
Optimized Ergonomics
- Compact Dimensions: Designed with a reduced length of pull, improving interface for a broader demographic of users and enhancing agility in dynamic scenarios.
Operational Reliability
- Pump-Action Dependability: Features twin action bars to ensure smooth and consistent cycling across various shotgun shell types, facilitating reliable feeding and extraction under operational stress.
- Durable Construction: Fabricated with a robust synthetic stock and forend, engineered for resistance against environmental aggressors and demanding field conditions. The blued steel barrel and receiver provide sustained service life and corrosion resistance.
The Maverick 88 Bantam Compact is capable of cycling a comprehensive array of hunting ammunition, making it suitable for waterfowl, upland game, or deer when paired with appropriate slug projectiles. Its functional design emphasizes operational security, establishing it as a dependable option for general sport shooting or as a compact personal defense firearm. Integration of appropriate firearm accessories can further optimize its utility for specific mission profiles.
Technical Specifications
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Action: Pump Action
- Capacity: 5+1 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 20 inches
- Overall Length: 39.5 inches
- Weight: 5.25 pounds
- Stock/Forend: Synthetic
- Receiver/Barrel Finish: Blued Steel
- Length of Pull: Reduced for Compact Fit









