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The Martini-Henry For Queen And Empire by Neil Aspinshaw Spanish Helmets So states his metal transitThe Martini Henry For Queen And Empire; The British military Martini Henry, Martini Metford and Martini Enfield rifles and carbines; the definitive history of their development and service, 1869 1904 by Neil Aspinshaw. Hardcover laminated "wipe clean" printed case; 11 1 8" x 8 3 4", 256 pages, 260 full color illustrations. ISBN 978 0 9960731 2 7. Published by the Tharston Press, an imprint of International Military Antiques, Inc. When the Martini