[tomaustin]

yak...my view is in the eye of the person making the decision to change the history of the weapon to gain some advantage for the tale to be told to others about their rifle or handgun...

removing an import mark to enhance your story is clearly wrong.....

but, a shot-out barrel on an otherwise serviceable weapon would seem to be an acceptable servicing of the rifle or handgun....

just save the original barrel as part of that weapon's history..

enjoy your shooting...........