I would suggest staying away from the Crescent types and focus on high conditioned Ithacas and Remingtons. As his knowledge increases, he can move into the Parkers etc. High original quality guns will retain value. Before buying any gun, he would do well to invest in all the right books and do his home work -- JMO.

Last edited by Walter C. Snyder; 05/19/16 10:26 PM.
Walter c. Snyder