<P> The Maverick line of shotguns is assembled in Eagle Pass, Texas, using some parts manufactured outside of the United States, mainly from Mexico, which contributes to their relatively lower price in comparison to the Mossberg 500 series of shotguns . </P> <P> The trigger groups will not interchange between Maverick 88 and Mossberg 500 models, but the majority of other parts, including barrels, stocks, and magazine tubes, will (the barrel and magazines must be the same length). Maverick 88s do not come equipped with any sling mounts, as the Mossberg 500 series does . </P> <P> Maverick 88 shotguns feature a trigger guard - mounted cross-bolt safety as opposed to a top tang safety, which is used on the Mossberg 500 series . </P> <P> Early Model 88s were equipped with a single slide rail, but this was updated to a dual slide rail in 1990 . Also the Maverick 88 does not have a receiver top pre-drilled and tapped for a Weaver scope mount rail . </P>

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