Doesn't sound like he likes the idea of buying used. If he does find a Brit, the next step is having a good 'smith (not the one working on the safety of the Uggie) inspect it. Then, alter the stock, strip and clean would be good, thinning barrel blue attended to, etc-See why he wants new?
Maybe he should see what else LCS has in stock. If they don't have a thing similar to what he bought for Christmas, throw the dice on a custom order. Get everything in writing and go from there.
Best,
Ted