John, you sure are. The full and proper serial number is stamped in the left hand grip frame. It's my understanding that this was done at the factory? This revolver would make a PERFECT car/road trip revolver, except I'm worried that I may get stopped by local L.E. who will only see an altered serial number, and not understand what can be a confusing law about re-serial numbering firearms. So this guy only gets the rare range trip, only.

I don't know why someone feels the need to plug a lanyard ring, when it's easy to remove the swivel and leave it at that?