It it is all you can afford, yes.
You need to remove the recoil pad. Once the pad is removed the stock is hollow. You need a long flathead screwdriver to remove the one bolt holding the stock on. Shine a flashlight into the stock and you'll see the bolt easily.
The mossberg Model 88 maverick can definitely shoot slugs and with fair accuracy too with the un-rifled stock barrel. Try the Winchester Super X 2 1/2 inch 1 oz. But hang on to it or it will hurt you. The recoil is roughly doubled.
the serial number is located on the left hand side on the barrel just under the stock. I have been told that if the gun was made prior to 1968 it may not have one at all.
The Mossberg 500 Stock is the stock for the Mossberg 500 shotgun. The stock would allow you to get a better grip on the shotgun and absorb some recoil from firing the shotgun.
Yes, a 500 stock will fit an 835 and an 835 stock will fit a 500. The 835 is simply a stretched 500 and the stock attachment point is identical. Both the forearms are identical as well.
Check with Mossberg customer service for a definitive answer.
No, unless you mod it.
Not likely. The 930 is a gas operated semi-automtic. The 500 is a pump.
Mossberg. They are in business, and have a website. Try Customer Service.
The serial number on my Maverick 88 is on the left side of the firearm, above the trigger and in front of the stock
100 and up
Yes