Minor but Unusual Maverick 88 problem...

Ivo Suarez · March 26, 2010, 08:27 PM

Hello, my name is Ivo and I'm pretty new to the site (but I do plan on becoming more involved!). I purchased a Maverick 88 not too long ago and have been having some strange issues with it...

When I dry fire it, the trigger seems to get stuck backwards, and once the shotgun is pumped again, it can't release the hammer. However, if I forcefully pump it, then the trigger resets itself. When it's stuck, I can grab it between my fingers and physically pull it forward. However, when I do this, the next time I pump it, it won't pull a round out of the mag. The trigger being stuck backwards also prevents me from engaging the safety. Has anyone experienced this problem or something like it? Any suggestions? Thanks for your help.

the rifleer · March 26, 2010, 08:53 PM

Sounds to me like it needs a good cleaning and a drop or two of oil. What ever you do, DO NOT disassemble the trigger mechanism unless you know exactly what you are doing. Anything and everything works better when its properly lubricated.

IYAAYAS · March 26, 2010, 10:27 PM

Yeah, do not take apart the trigger unless you have experience.

Sounds like it might be either really dirty, or way over lubed.

Use compressed air or buy a can of that keyboard cleaner, and spray the trigger down real good. Might be a bit of grit stuck in there. Apply little bit of oil.

Dave McC · March 27, 2010, 03:40 PM

Welcome, IVO. My guess is that if you clean and lube, then run a few hundred shells through it, the Maverick will work well.

HTH.....

mrgoodwrench76 · April 3, 2010, 11:50 PM

What type of stock do you have on it? I had a similar problem on one with a pistol grip. The mounting screw for the grip was too long.

jlv08 · April 4, 2010, 11:16 AM

I had a similar problem with my recently aquired J.C. Higgins model and I took out the trigger assembly and sprayed it down real good with some gunscrubber.

The old lube turned into a kind of varnish looking drek that covered the working parts of the trigger group that hampered the parts ability to work correctly.

I elected to disassemble the entire group to clean it. I've done this before, so I have a little experience doing this type of work.

I do not recommend taking the trigger assembly apart, but you will have to drift the two pins out of the receiver to remove the assembly to spay the trigger group out apart from the gun.

After you do so, you can blow it out with air or let it dry on some old newspaper.

These guns ship with a preservative that is like a dirty, oily film that causes problems if you don't clean it out.

If you continue to have problems, you may have issues in your trigger group and that warrants a call to Mossberg or Maverick who have excellent customer service.

Ivo Suarez · April 4, 2010, 02:33 PM

mrgoodwrench76,

I have an ATI pistol grip + fixed buttstock aftermarket stock.

http://www.combathunting.com/MAVERIC...STOCK_ATI.html

Now that you mention it, I never had the problem with the regular stock installed, but I also never fired it until after I installed the ATI stock.

hogdogs · April 4, 2010, 04:08 PM

Loosen stock bolt one turn and try again...
If that fixes it, add flat washer and split lock washer...
Brent

mrgoodwrench76 · April 4, 2010, 05:12 PM

I did exactly as hogdog said, took the bolt out, added a few washers and the problem was gone. I believe the stock on mine is an ATI as well......collapsable........

March 26, 2010, 08:27 PM	#1
Ivo Suarez Member Join Date: March 26, 2010 Posts: 17	Minor but Unusual Maverick 88 problem... Hello, my name is Ivo and I'm pretty new to the site (but I do plan on becoming more involved!). I purchased a Maverick 88 not too long ago and have been having some strange issues with it... When I dry fire it, the trigger seems to get stuck backwards, and once the shotgun is pumped again, it can't release the hammer. However, if I forcefully pump it, then the trigger resets itself. When it's stuck, I can grab it between my fingers and physically pull it forward. However, when I do this, the next time I pump it, it won't pull a round out of the mag. The trigger being stuck backwards also prevents me from engaging the safety. Has anyone experienced this problem or something like it? Any suggestions? Thanks for your help.

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March 26, 2010, 08:53 PM	#2
the rifleer Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2008 Location: Sunny California Posts: 1,281	Sounds to me like it needs a good cleaning and a drop or two of oil. What ever you do, DO NOT disassemble the trigger mechanism unless you know exactly what you are doing. Anything and everything works better when its properly lubricated.

March 26, 2010, 10:27 PM	#3
IYAAYAS Member Join Date: March 18, 2010 Posts: 21	Yeah, do not take apart the trigger unless you have experience. Sounds like it might be either really dirty, or way over lubed. Use compressed air or buy a can of that keyboard cleaner, and spray the trigger down real good. Might be a bit of grit stuck in there. Apply little bit of oil.

March 27, 2010, 03:40 PM	#4
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Welcome, IVO. My guess is that if you clean and lube, then run a few hundred shells through it, the Maverick will work well. HTH.....

April 3, 2010, 11:50 PM	#5
mrgoodwrench76 Senior Member Join Date: March 4, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 487	What type of stock do you have on it? I had a similar problem on one with a pistol grip. The mounting screw for the grip was too long.

April 4, 2010, 11:16 AM	#6
jlv08 Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2008 Posts: 122	I had a similar problem with my recently aquired J.C. Higgins model and I took out the trigger assembly and sprayed it down real good with some gunscrubber. The old lube turned into a kind of varnish looking drek that covered the working parts of the trigger group that hampered the parts ability to work correctly. I elected to disassemble the entire group to clean it. I've done this before, so I have a little experience doing this type of work. I do not recommend taking the trigger assembly apart, but you will have to drift the two pins out of the receiver to remove the assembly to spay the trigger group out apart from the gun. After you do so, you can blow it out with air or let it dry on some old newspaper. These guns ship with a preservative that is like a dirty, oily film that causes problems if you don't clean it out. If you continue to have problems, you may have issues in your trigger group and that warrants a call to Mossberg or Maverick who have excellent customer service.

April 4, 2010, 02:33 PM	#7
Ivo Suarez Member Join Date: March 26, 2010 Posts: 17	mrgoodwrench76, I have an ATI pistol grip + fixed buttstock aftermarket stock. http://www.combathunting.com/MAVERIC...STOCK_ATI.html Now that you mention it, I never had the problem with the regular stock installed, but I also never fired it until after I installed the ATI stock.

April 4, 2010, 04:08 PM	#8
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	Loosen stock bolt one turn and try again... If that fixes it, add flat washer and split lock washer... Brent

April 4, 2010, 05:12 PM	#9
mrgoodwrench76 Senior Member Join Date: March 4, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 487	I did exactly as hogdog said, took the bolt out, added a few washers and the problem was gone. I believe the stock on mine is an ATI as well......collapsable........