Cannot find any reference in Skennerton to a Dutch connection. However the time frame for the development of the M95 (and its bayonet) follows closely the introduction of the MLM and P1888. The P1888 was the first British bayonet in service (I think) that was mounted under the barrel rather than mounted on the side. As such it would have been cutting edge technology at the time including such new concepts as wooden grips. As the Dutch were developing the bayonet for the rifle in the 1888 - 1895 period it would not be surprising if they evaluated the P1888.
Another (vague) connection is that one of the firms supplying the bayonets (Weyersberg & Kirschbaum in Solingen ) had a strong connection to the British bayonet trade via its association with Wilkinson in manufacturing the P1887 then P1888.
So nothing firm, however the visual similarity does suggest the Dutch were at least aware of the P1888.
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