Scarce M.1895 Dutch Mannlicher infantry bayonet. This is the late production bayonet without a hooked quillon. Made by Hembrug arsenal in Holland. Marked on one side of the blade, "HEMBRUG.", and on the opposite side, "Crown over Z". The steel part of the grip displays, "Crown over H". The serial/issue number is stamped on the crossguard, "2123 C". T-back, 13.75 inch long blade. Complete with a correct leather scabbard with an integral leather frog. The back of the leather frog displays a number, "4943". CONDITION: Overall, in very good- condition. The bayonet itself is in very good-condition. The scabbard and frog are also in very good- condition. 68% of blue finish is still on the blade, crossguard and grip. Some blue finish is turning to brownish color. Some scattered peppering, patina and surface rust on the hilt, crossguard and pommel. Scattered surface rust on the blade (please, see pictures). The wooden grips are in very good- condition, with some wear, minor surface cracks, handling marks and light dings. The scabbard is all complete, with leather still being soft. The leather is dry and is starting to show some surface cracks. The stitching in the lower part of the scabbard is coming apart and it was strengthened with brass wire (please, see pictures). (Janzen p.147/2)
