Maverick 88 Pump Action Troubleshooting
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Re: Maverick 88 fail to fire
Sounds like it will be an easy fix.
I say this because the Maverick is based on the 500 and they just dont quit.
Keep us updated!
Just a bit of advice here. ALWAYS clean a new firearm, completely.
Never shoot a gun straight from the box.
Sounds like it will be an easy fix.
I say this because the Maverick is based on the 500 and they just dont quit.
Keep us updated!
Just a bit of advice here. ALWAYS clean a new firearm, completely.
Never shoot a gun straight from the box.
Tom396
.30-06
Re: Maverick 88 fail to fire
I understand the logic, but it still bugs me to take apart something before even the first bang. If I were the vendor, and a customer told me that the product misfunctioned only after they had taken it apart, I'd be a little reluctant to honor the warranty myself.
I am hoping it'll be a quick fix. What little I have read about failures, the culprit appears to usually be the firing pin spring. I did NOT disassemble the trigger assembly nor the firing block. Took them out and cleaned them, but didn't disassemble them. The instructions were very specific about not dry firing it outside the gun, which I was careful not to do. However, I noticed that the gunshop guy DID dry fire it. Hopefully, HE didn't break anything by doing that. :? Take care. Tom Worthington.
LTB45 said:
I understand the logic, but it still bugs me to take apart something before even the first bang. If I were the vendor, and a customer told me that the product misfunctioned only after they had taken it apart, I'd be a little reluctant to honor the warranty myself.
I am hoping it'll be a quick fix. What little I have read about failures, the culprit appears to usually be the firing pin spring. I did NOT disassemble the trigger assembly nor the firing block. Took them out and cleaned them, but didn't disassemble them. The instructions were very specific about not dry firing it outside the gun, which I was careful not to do. However, I noticed that the gunshop guy DID dry fire it. Hopefully, HE didn't break anything by doing that. :? Take care. Tom Worthington.
Re: Maverick 88 fail to fire
FYI the gunk in a new gun is not grease. It is a a type of Cosmoline, a rust preventative. It really should be removed before firing and a good gun grease applied.
Dissasembly and proper cleaning and lubrication of firearms is part of regular maitenance. This is not something that would ever void any warranty. I have purchased many firearms in my life and have never fired one before a complete cleaning and lubrication.
Your guns, so do as you wish, just figured I would pass this along, and I am sure that just about everyone on this forum would agree with me about cleaning and lubricating a gun before firing.
Tom396 said:
FYI the gunk in a new gun is not grease. It is a a type of Cosmoline, a rust preventative. It really should be removed before firing and a good gun grease applied.
Dissasembly and proper cleaning and lubrication of firearms is part of regular maitenance. This is not something that would ever void any warranty. I have purchased many firearms in my life and have never fired one before a complete cleaning and lubrication.
Your guns, so do as you wish, just figured I would pass this along, and I am sure that just about everyone on this forum would agree with me about cleaning and lubricating a gun before firing.
Re: Maverick 88 fail to fire
...yeah, my 590a1 was so caked in that thick crud that I could barely move the action. It definitely needed a little TLC before the first range trip.
Either way, I always like to do a preliminary inspection, inside and out, before firing a new weapon. That way I can be confident that everything is in good working order and it's safe to fire. If a weapon malfunctions after disassembly and cleaning according to the manufacturer's included instructions, it is unlikely that any warranty would be compromised. The only time you would run into that issue is if you get creative and start breaking the weapon down further than is recommended by the manufacturer.
I hope they get you fixed up soon. Keep us posted...
...yeah, my 590a1 was so caked in that thick crud that I could barely move the action. It definitely needed a little TLC before the first range trip.
Either way, I always like to do a preliminary inspection, inside and out, before firing a new weapon. That way I can be confident that everything is in good working order and it's safe to fire. If a weapon malfunctions after disassembly and cleaning according to the manufacturer's included instructions, it is unlikely that any warranty would be compromised. The only time you would run into that issue is if you get creative and start breaking the weapon down further than is recommended by the manufacturer.
I hope they get you fixed up soon. Keep us posted...
Fronty Owner
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Re: Maverick 88 fail to fire
all of the new firearms I have bought, I clean with breakfree powder blast first. the steel will be dry when your done. Now you can relube. different guns get different lube. My bolt guns get very little, my AR is run wet. My carry pistol gets grease
all of the new firearms I have bought, I clean with breakfree powder blast first. the steel will be dry when your done. Now you can relube. different guns get different lube. My bolt guns get very little, my AR is run wet. My carry pistol gets grease
Re: Maverick 88 fail to fire
Oooooh, I love BreakFree Powder Blast. That stuff gets my gear squeaky clean...
Oooooh, I love BreakFree Powder Blast. That stuff gets my gear squeaky clean...
Fronty Owner
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Re: Maverick 88 fail to fire
Ideal for preparing the metal for your favorite lubeLAZY EYED SNIPER said:
Fronty Owner
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Re: Maverick 88 fail to fire
have you called mossberg to find out if the gun shop even sent the gun in??Tom396 said:Called the gunstore today. No word from Mossberg yet.I'm having separation anxiety. Take care. Tom Worthington.
Tom396
.30-06
Re: Maverick 88 fail to fire
No. I did want to let the gun shop have a chance to make it right without my interference. I suppose I could call anyway, but I don't even know what to tell them to look for? My specific gun's serial number maybe? Take care. Tom Worthington.
Fronty Owner said:have you called mossberg to find out if the gun shop even sent the gun in??Tom396 said:Called the gunstore today. No word from Mossberg yet.
No. I did want to let the gun shop have a chance to make it right without my interference. I suppose I could call anyway, but I don't even know what to tell them to look for? My specific gun's serial number maybe? Take care. Tom Worthington.
Fronty Owner
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Re: Maverick 88 fail to fire
Just tell them whats going on and your serial number, they should be able to look it up by the dealers name and confirm it with the serial number.
serial number would be the way to go.Tom396 said:Fronty Owner said:have you called mossberg to find out if the gun shop even sent the gun in??Tom396 said:Called the gunstore today. No word from Mossberg yet.
No. I did want to let the gun shop have a chance to make it right without my interference. I suppose I could call anyway, but I don't even know what to tell them to look for? My specific gun's serial number maybe? Take care. Tom Worthington.
Just tell them whats going on and your serial number, they should be able to look it up by the dealers name and confirm it with the serial number.
Tom396
.30-06
Re: Maverick 88 fail to fire
Called Mossberg this afternoon. Spoke to Erica. All she needed was the serial number. She was only able to tell me that no technician had been assigned to the ticket. She couldn't tell me if the gun had arrived yet. Ah well. Patience, patience...
(It really is killing me though) Take care. Tom Worthington.
Called Mossberg this afternoon. Spoke to Erica. All she needed was the serial number. She was only able to tell me that no technician had been assigned to the ticket. She couldn't tell me if the gun had arrived yet. Ah well. Patience, patience...
(It really is killing me though) Take care. Tom Worthington.
Re: Maverick 88 fail to fire
I know the wait is tough.
Hang in there Sir, I'm sure they'll have it back to you in no time...
I know the wait is tough.
Hang in there Sir, I'm sure they'll have it back to you in no time...