One lever rimfire gun that is all but forgotten is the Ruger 96/22.
They are becoming hard to find and often the price is reflective of that.
They are not real smooth in the action, but are robust, sized right for youth and adults, accept scope mounts, use the same mags as a 10/22, and my example is fairly accurate.
A plus to me is that the stock, and the entire rifle for that matter, is plain enough to not worry about scratches or dings.
That said, I would recommend the Browning BL22 as they are lighter weight,have better fit and finish, readily available and can be had in a higher grade of finish if desired.
Keep the BL22 away from your wife however, or she may claim it for herself as my wife has.
