Camo will probably cost more than the run of the mill field model. The field models are between 200 and 250 depending on where you get them.

I would still suggest you look at that maverick you were talking about if you are trying to save a few bucks. Pretty much the same gun as the mossy 500, just a few minor changes.

You can also get a H&R Pardner pump for under 200 bucks. I had one for a while and it was a nice enough gun for the money. Actually it was nicer than either mossberg 500 or Rem 870 I owned. However they are made in China and if it were to break I don't know how hard parts would be to get. Sticking with the Mossberg or remington would probably be better in the long run.

My opinion anyway.

Paul