It might be wise not to write this sword off too quickly as an assembled piece.
I recall there was a thread a few years back regarding the Pandors, in fact there was even a photo of one forumite dressed as one? They, among others, used such hybrid weapons-- or influenced them, in any case. There was endless warfare throughout the 17th and 18th century between the Turks and most of the Eastern European powers. This is probably a captured Ottoman blade fitted up for a German or Austrian. The bladeform is consistent with an earlier dating, and this type is also often pattern welded.
Though the grip is provincial relative to others I've seen, I will venture a guess in the latter 18th century. Someone who is more knowledgeable about this form of guard can probably place it within a decade or two.
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