mossberg model 88 shotgun - whats it like? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

nowthen · 12-14-2004, 09:07 AM

hi all

i am been offered a model 88 pump action second hand - anybody any ideas if this is a good weapon or not? i have not come across it before.

thanks

nowthen

ziadel · 12-14-2004, 02:22 PM

I've never had a mossberg that did'nt work properly.

I do not have any direct experience with the shotgun in question, but I wouldnt hesitate to own any mossberg myself.

KMA-628 · 12-14-2004, 02:52 PM

Mossberg used to (I don't know if they still do or not) make many shotguns for police agencies.

Cops are picky about their pieces and this one was quite popular. Ithica was another popular brand for cops.

I have a second-hand Mossberg pulled from a patrol unit. It's 20+ years old and still works like a champ. I don't have the model # handy, but it is very similar to the one you are asking about, hell it could even be an 88 by the looks of it.

jorgelito · 01-02-2005, 11:06 AM

You know, you could probably go to a local sporting goods store (Big 5) and check one out.

I always see ads in the weeklys for Mossbergs (shotguns). They're gorgeous guns (at least to me, although I'm a novice). Their priced around $200-300USD.

I've been considering getting one for the home but I am not too sure what I am doing. I would like to take a firearms safety course first and spend some time at the range.

cj2112 · 01-02-2005, 01:33 PM

what is the asking price? does it come w/ any choke tubes? how about the choke key? what kind of condition is it in? has it been modified? how long is the barrel? what do you intend to use it for?

12-14-2004, 09:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
nowthen Insane Location: Republic of Panama	mossberg model 88 shotgun - whats it like? hi all i am been offered a model 88 pump action second hand - anybody any ideas if this is a good weapon or not? i have not come across it before. thanks nowthen __________________ "People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can't find them, make them." George Bernard Shaw

12-14-2004, 02:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
ziadel Myrmidon Location: In the twilight and mist.	I've never had a mossberg that did'nt work properly. I do not have any direct experience with the shotgun in question, but I wouldnt hesitate to own any mossberg myself. __________________ Ron Paul '08 Vote for Freedom Go ahead and google Dr. Ron Paul. You'll like what you read.

01-02-2005, 01:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
cj2112 Unbelievable Location: Grants Pass OR	what is the asking price? does it come w/ any choke tubes? how about the choke key? what kind of condition is it in? has it been modified? how long is the barrel? what do you intend to use it for? Last edited by cj2112; 01-02-2005 at 01:37 PM..

12-14-2004, 02:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
KMA-628 ....is off his meds...you were warned. Location: The Wild Wild West	Mossberg used to (I don't know if they still do or not) make many shotguns for police agencies. Cops are picky about their pieces and this one was quite popular. Ithica was another popular brand for cops. I have a second-hand Mossberg pulled from a patrol unit. It's 20+ years old and still works like a champ. I don't have the model # handy, but it is very similar to the one you are asking about, hell it could even be an 88 by the looks of it.

01-02-2005, 11:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
jorgelito All important elusive independent swing voter... Location: People's Republic of KKKalifornia	You know, you could probably go to a local sporting goods store (Big 5) and check one out. I always see ads in the weeklys for Mossbergs (shotguns). They're gorgeous guns (at least to me, although I'm a novice). Their priced around $200-300USD. I've been considering getting one for the home but I am not too sure what I am doing. I would like to take a firearms safety course first and spend some time at the range.