The first cell has its own thread to keep in place (in Zebra, and also black non-MC, I have got, and repaired), so removing the entire front end causes no structural problem (of course dust will be a huge issue if that ring is removed). I don't know if you know this picture, but it might help to understand which part can be removed:
They have conical rear barrel, anodized to black and brownish coating on front lens and the serial numbers are 9930626 and 9704642, so i bet they are single coated.
My 80/2.8 biometar's serial number is 9709921 and it has the MC label, and purplish coating.
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