60mm WW2-Modern Era M57 Yugoslavian Mortar Kit

60mm WW2-Modern Era M57 Yugoslavian Mortar Kit

Price range: $5,250.00 through $6,600.00

Elevate your historical artillery collection with the 60mm WW2-Modern Era M57 Yugoslavian Mortar Kit, available exclusively at DestructiveDevices.com. This meticulously crafted mortar kit echoes the design of the U.S. M2 60mm mortar, differing primarily in its sight mount a distinctive feature that enhances its unique value to collectors and military enthusiasts alike.

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Description

Product Overview

The Yugoslavian M57 60mm Live Fire Mortar Kit represents a rare opportunity to own and operate a historically significant infantry mortar that spans from World War II lineage through modern military service. This complete kit includes an original Yugoslavian bipod and baseplate, with the option to select either a fully functional unrestored original condition or a fully restored version, allowing collectors and operators to choose between preserved historical patina or refurbished precision.
The tube and cup are newly manufactured by DestructiveDevices.com, engineered to meet our modern performance expectations while faithfully preserving the original M57 design and geometry. The result is a mortar system that seamlessly blends historical authenticity with modern reliability, suitable for both display and live-fire applications.

Historical Significance

The Yugoslavian M57 60mm mortar traces its design heritage to early European light mortar concepts influenced by the French Brandt lineage and U.S. WWII-era developments. Adopted by Yugoslavia during the Cold War, the M57 became a standard light infantry mortar due to its simplicity, portability, and effectiveness.
What sets the M57 apart is its remarkable longevity. Unlike many Cold War-era systems that faded into obsolescence, the M57 has remained relevant well into the 21st century. It continues to be produced and remains in active service with Serbia’s 72nd Brigade for Special Operations and elements of the Ukrainian armed forces, underscoring the durability and tactical relevance of the design. This continued operational use makes the M57 not just a collectible artifact, but a true piece of living military history.

Modern Manufacturing & Materials

While the bipod and baseplate are original Yugoslavian components, the critical pressure-bearing parts are newly manufactured to our modern standards:
  • Barrel: Machined from 4130 chrome-moly cold-drawn seamless steel for strength, durability, and live-fire reliability
  • Cup / Receiver: Machined from a solid 4140 chrome-moly steel
  • Cup Design: Based on the U.S. M2 mortar cup, utilizing standard threads for compatibility and serviceability
These material choices ensure long service life and consistent performance while remaining faithful to the original M57 configuration.

Spotting and ignition charges are sold separately and are not included with the restored or unrestored kit.

Sight Options & Configuration

  • Unrestored Kit Options:
    • Available with NSB-1 sight or no-sight configuration
    • NSB-1 sight includes the original sight storage box
    • Storage box condition will vary: paint may be missing or chipped, and straps may be damaged or broken.
  • Restored Kit Includes:
    • Custom rolling storage for holding the entire restored kit.
    • Bipod, Baseplate, Cup, Tube, Firing Pin, Tool.
    • NSB-1 Sight.
    • Does not include the original sight storage box

Applications

This M57 mortar kit is suitable for a wide range of uses, including:
  • Historical collections and museum displays
  • Educational demonstrations
  • Historical reenactments
  • Tactical and live-fire training environments
Its continued real-world military use reinforces the design’s effectiveness beyond static display.

Key Features

  • Yugoslavian M57 60mm live fire mortar kit
  • Original bipod and baseplate
  • Newly manufactured tube and cup by DestructiveDevices.com
  • 4130 chrome-moly seamless steel barrel
  • 4140 chrome-moly steel receiver
  • Cup based on U.S. M2 mortar design with standard threads
  • Optional NSB-1 sight (configuration dependent)
  • WWII lineage with modern-era active service
  • Suitable for live fire, display, and reenactment use

Why Choose the Yugoslavian M57 Mortar Kit?

The M57 stands apart as one of the few mortar systems that bridge historic design and modern battlefield relevance. With original components, modern manufacturing, and an active-service pedigree, this kit offers unmatched authenticity, functionality, and historical depth.

Secure Yours Today

Whether you are enhancing a collection, conducting educational demonstrations, or operating a historically accurate live-fire mortar, the Yugoslavian M57 60mm Mortar Kit delivers an authentic, proven infantry weapon system with decades of real-world service.

Important Notice

This mortar is being sold in kit form, which means it is not being sold as a registered destructive device. This is a stepped transaction, which means you pay for the entire kit upfront and we ship everything to you but the cup (receiver) and the tube (barrel). The cup, which is the firearm receiver, must be shipped to an FFL licensee within your state. This 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 will need to fill out and submit a 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, and then the tube/barrel will be shipped directly to you. Engraving services are available if you would like us to engrave your maker information on the cup after your Form 1 has been approved. All NFA rules apply.

The cup screws onto the base of the tube, and you now have a complete, legally registered, destructive device.

The 60mm rounds that are fired out of the M57 use a special 20-gauge shotgun blank to launch the mortar projectile out of the barrel. These 20-gauge blanks are available for purchase on our website here.

All Mortars Will Vary in Condition, Markings, and components. The item you will receive will generally be in the same condition as the pictures. However, these are historic Mortars and will not be the same.

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.

 

See our terms and conditions for more information.

Additional information

Condition

Restored, Unrestored
Sight

Sight Included, No Sight Included

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