Recreate one of the most iconic infantry support weapons of World War II with our New Made 60mm M2 Mortar Cup. Precision manufactured to replicate the original U.S.G.I. design, this mortar cup serves as the core receiver component of the legendary 60mm M2 mortar system. Designed for legally registered live-fire mortar projects, this newly manufactured cup combines authentic appearance with modern machining precision and durability.
Historical Significance
The U.S. 60mm M2 mortar was adopted prior to World War II and became one of the most widely used and effective infantry support weapons fielded by American forces throughout WWII and the Korean War. Derived from the highly successful French Brandt mortar system, the M2 mortar gave infantry units lightweight, portable indirect fire capability capable of delivering high-explosive, smoke, illumination, and training rounds with remarkable effectiveness.
The mortar cup, also referred to as the receiver, is one of the most critical components of the entire system. It houses the firing pin assembly and provides the threaded interface for the mortar tube. Proper machining tolerances, thread geometry, and material strength are essential to ensure reliable operation and historical accuracy.
Used extensively across Europe, North Africa, the Pacific Theater, and Korea, the M2 mortar earned a reputation for rugged reliability and battlefield effectiveness. Today, original U.S.G.I. mortar components are increasingly difficult to source, making high-quality newly manufactured replacements essential for restoration and live-fire projects.
Superior Craftsmanship
Our New Made 60mm M2 Mortar Cups are manufactured using modern machining techniques while maintaining the original dimensions, appearance, and fitment characteristics of wartime U.S.G.I. components. Each cup is produced with close attention to detail to ensure compatibility with properly configured M2 mortar systems and historically accurate restoration projects.
Machined to USGI specs from a solid block of 4140 chrome-moly steel. We perform fitment test to a USGI barrel and a USGI firing pin, Minor imperfections and handling marks might be present from test-fitment. We only guarantee fitment to barrels and firing pins that we manufacture, as well as USGI barrels and firing pins that do not have any thread damage. Parkerized finish.
Key Features – New Made 60mm M2 Mortar Cup
- Newly manufactured reproduction of the original U.S.G.I. 60mm M2 mortar cup
- Correct-style receiver design for historically accurate restoration projects
- Houses the firing pin assembly and interfaces with the mortar tube
- Manufactured using modern machining methods for precision and durability
- Compatible with properly configured 60mm M2 mortar systems
- Ideal for restoration, display, reenactment, or legally registered live-fire mortar builds
- Based on one of the most historically significant U.S. infantry mortar systems of WWII and Korea
Why Choose Our New Made 60mm M2 Mortar Cup?
Our New Made 60mm M2 Mortar Cup offers the perfect balance of historical authenticity and modern manufacturing quality. Whether you are restoring a WWII mortar, building a display piece, or assembling a legally registered live-fire system, this cup provides the appearance, fitment, and craftsmanship expected from a premium reproduction component.
Built with attention to historical detail and functional reliability, this mortar cup is an excellent addition to any serious military ordnance collection or restoration project.
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Complete your 60mm M2 mortar project with a newly manufactured mortar cup built to reflect the design and legacy of the original U.S. military system. Whether for restoration, collection, or live-fire applications, this New Made 60mm M2 Mortar Cup represents an essential component of one of the most recognizable infantry support weapons in American military history.
Important Notice
If you have purchased a cup IE the "Receiver," a barrel cannot be sent to you until an approved form 1 is received. It is not being sold as a registered destructive device. The cup, which is the receiver, must be shipped to an FFL licensee within your state. The cup will transfer as a standard Title 1 firearm receiver, no different than a standard rifle, shotgun, or handgun. You will go to your dealer and fill out the standard 4473 over-the-counter firearms transaction record. Once the receiver is in your possession, you must fill out and submit Form 1 (application to make and register an NFA firearm) to the BATFE, requesting permission to make a destructive device. Once you have received the approved Form 1 back from the ATF, you will provide us a copy of the Form 1 for our records. We will then be able to ship the barrel.
Must ship to an FFL license, as a Title 1 firearm receiver (no NFA transfer tax or paperwork required to go to FFL dealer). Be advised that it is a violation of ATF/NFA rules to possess a compatible 60mm cup (receiver) and a 60mm tube (barrel) at the same time without an ATF approved Form 1 or Form 4 for the 60mm mortar (or have a Type 10 Federal Firearms License) a barrel cannot be sent until an approved form 1 is received. See our terms and conditions for more information.
Pictures are stock images of our inventory. Unless otherwise noted, you will not be receiving the exact item shown in the pictures. The pictures are representative of the item's general condition. The item you receive might be slightly better or worse condition than was shown in the pictures.
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