Lever actions are pricy. Here’s a Mossberg that isn’t too bad: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=534409444
But for the money you can’t beat a Ruger 10/22. With the money he saves on the Ruger, he can buy a lot of ammo.
Any good pump 22’s out there now? Always liked them.
Remember the old chrome Nylon 66’s?