Look for an Oneida. Its not really a recurve. Its a compound recurve. Fastest in its day. Still very good today. And used are daily cheap. I used one for bowfishing and hunting for years.

Any idea if he is right or left eye dominant? Start there, then figure out his draw length!!

I'm not a recurve shooter, but they do not have a draw length like a compound does. Recurves can be drawn to any reasonable length, but the weight changes the further you draw it back. Specs will give you a guideline at known parameter like the one you listed- 58lbs at 28".

You'll eventually need to determine draw length to cut arrows, but you can give the bow as a present and deal with arrows later. If you need it, tell him to measure his arm span. I told my son he was getting a custom knitted sweater so I needed his arm span measurement; hopefully not giving anything away.

Anyway, lots of sites to get more info such as http://www.huntersfriend.com/traditional-bows-archery/traditional-bow-selection-guide.htm

That bow would likely work, BUT, if he's never shot one, 50# can be too much for a trad bow!! And, 58" is a relatively short tip to tip length if he has a draw longer than 28"

I'd look for something around 40#, then if he takes to this style of shooting, look for a higher weight bow for hunting!!

He does he like it?!

I haven't gotten around to using it, but I bought a Samick take down recurve last year and got it with 60 and 45 pound limbs. Very nice looking bow

Nice looking bow... penguin's got a bow and arrows!
I've always wanted a takedown bow; with the ATA lengths getting so short though, pretty soon I may not need it.