When events thrust the British Martini-Henry onto the world stage, this simple, robust breechloader became an icon of the empire it served. More than 140 years later, U.S. Marines are still finding them in Afghanistan.
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(Photo courtesy Andover Center for History and Culture) The Andover Town House in 1910. The fire house tower can be seen in the background.
(Photo courtesy Andover Center for History and Culture) The Andover Town House in 1900
(Photo courtesy Andover Center for History and Culture) An entering Andover sign. Andover Story: The inspiration behind a name
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(Photo courtesy Andover Center for History and Culture) The Andover Town House in 1910. The fire house tower can be seen in the background.
(Photo courtesy Andover Center for History and Culture) The Andover Town House in 1900