Description
This is the factory 28-inch all-purpose barrel Mossberg builds for the 12 gauge 500 and Maverick 88, and it's the one to grab when you want one gun that handles birds, clays, and general field work without a second thought. It's a smoothbore with a 3-inch chamber, a ventilated rib topped by dual beads for quick alignment, and a blued finish that holds up to real weather and hard days outside. Being a genuine Mossberg part, it drops into your receiver the same way your original did, so there's no guessing on fit.
What the Mossberg 500 28" Barrel Brings to the Field
The long sight plane you get from a 28-inch tube is what makes this length so popular for wingshooting and clays. Your swing stays smooth, follow-through feels natural, and that vent rib keeps your eye locked where it needs to be. Pair it with the right load and it patterns nicely on doves, pheasants, and everything in between. The dual bead setup gives you a reliable reference without cluttering the top of the barrel.
Choke Options on the Accu-Choke Barrel
Mossberg includes the full Accu-Choke set here, so you're covered with Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full tubes plus a wrench to swap them. That means one barrel can go from tighter patterns for pass shooting waterfowl to a more open spread for close flushing birds or upland walks. Dialing in your pattern is as simple as spinning in a different tube at the truck.
Fitting the 500 and Maverick 88
This barrel is built for 12 gauge Mossberg 500 and Maverick 88 6-shot models running a standard magazine tube. It's a smart pickup whether you're replacing a worn or damaged barrel, adding a longer field option to a gun that came with a shorter one, or just keeping a backup in the safe. Keep in mind it isn't a direct fit for the 500 Cruiser or Chainsaw setups.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Mossberg
- Manufacturer Part Number: 90130
- UPC: 015813901307
- Model: 500
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Barrel Length: 28"
- Chamber: 3"
- Bore: Smoothbore
- Rib: Ventilated Rib
- Sights: Dual Bead
- Choke System: Accu-Choke (IC, Modified, Full)
- Finish: Blued
- Material: Steel
- Fits: Mossberg 500 and Maverick 88 12 Gauge 6-Shot Models
- Product Type: All-Purpose
What’s Included
- 28" Mossberg 500 all-purpose barrel
- Improved Cylinder choke tube
- Modified choke tube
- Full choke tube
- Choke tube wrench
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this Mossberg 500 barrel fit my Maverick 88?
Yes, this barrel is made for 12 gauge Mossberg 500 and Maverick 88 6-shot models running a standard magazine tube. Since it's a genuine factory part, it installs the same way your original barrel does. Just note it isn't a direct fit for the 500 Cruiser or Chainsaw models.
What chokes come with the 28" all-purpose barrel?
It ships with the complete Accu-Choke set, which includes Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full tubes along with a wrench to swap them out. That range lets you tune your pattern for anything from close upland flushes to tighter waterfowl shots. Swapping tubes takes just a minute at the truck or in the field.
Can I shoot slugs through this smoothbore barrel?
This is a smoothbore all-purpose barrel with a vent rib and dual beads, so it's built for shot and works best for birds, clays, and general field use. You can run slugs designed for smoothbore barrels, but for serious slug accuracy a dedicated rifled Slugster barrel is the better tool. Always match your ammo to the choke tube installed.
Why choose a 28-inch barrel over a shorter one?
The 28-inch length gives you a longer sight plane and a smoother, more natural swing, which is why it's a favorite for wingshooting and clays. That extra barrel helps your follow-through and keeps patterns consistent on moving targets. If you want one barrel that does a little of everything, this length is hard to beat.




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