This "Stokes Kirk" revolver has "SAML COLT" in fancy script with engraved accents on the top of the barrel, naval battle cylinder roll scene, "COLTS/PATENT/US" on the left side of the frame, matching serial numbers, "J. A. RHOADES 31" OHIO Vol. Inf." "curiously" inscribed on the back strap, and "Co. B" on the butt.(20th Century inscribed!). A "John A. Roads" is listed under Company B. of the 31st Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was 22 when he mustered on October 26, 1861, and served for three years. The regiment lost a total of 233 men during the war: 2 officers and 77 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded in battle and 1 officer and 153 enlisted men killed by disease. The unit participated in many engagements including the following: the Siege of Corinth, Battle of Perryville, Battle of Stones River, Battle of Chickamauga, Siege of Chattanooga, Battle of Resaca, assault on Kennesaw, Siege of Atlanta, Battle of Jonesboro, the March to the Sea, Siege of Savannah, Battle of Bentonville, and the surrender of General Joseph E. Johnston and his army at Bennet's Place.

Very fine as retailer assembled. The revolver retains 90% of the refurbished blue finish on the barrel, 80% plus of the original case colors, about 50% of the original blue finish on the cylinder, and has an aged patina on the grip frame. The grip is very fine with attractive grain and aged tones. The action is fine, and the markings are crisp.