I like 'em, they add character to the revolver. I have three with lanyard rings (TL .455, 2nd Model .44, Transitional 3rd Model .44 WSP) and two that have lost theirs through the years (2nd Model .44, 1917 D. A. 45).
It appears that the 6-1/2" 2nd Model .44 either shipped without a lanyard ring or it was removed by the original owner, pictured below with bad guy in tow.
TL .455 12742 right.jpg .44HE 2nd 5-inch Ken Driskill Elk Magnas_a.jpg 44HE 3rd WSP S62697.jpg
Dusey 44HE2nd right badge.jpg Dusenberry and bad guy.jpg