53 was manufactured from 1960 to 1974. Present State The Model 17 was discontinued in 1998, but in 2009 was reintroduced as the Model 17 "Masterpiece" due to a resurgence in the popularity of vintage Smith & Wesson revolvers. The company chose approximately fifteen previously discontinued models to produce once again. This was done under the "Classics" category of S&W's current offerings. See also List of firearms References External links Smith & Wesson K-22s Smith & Wesson Homepage Smith & Wesson revolvers .22 LR revolvers