Lever bows are nice they have a very unique smooth and comfortable draw curve. They were great at the time they were created and with regards to Oneida where the fastest bows available for a little while.
Now with more modern technology parallel limb design better cam design your standard compound bow this faster though it'll typically have a more stiff draw curve.
One thing I love about the lever limb design, typically being Oneida, is that it is very easy to work on. I don't need to buy a special bow press. I can go to the hardware store get a couple of L brackets to buy 4 and some rubber tubing for a press.
If your new to archery, there are plenty very good standard compound bows that are available for reasonable price. However, if you like the lever bow design you like the draw curve just like the way it feels, whatever. Go ahead and get one they're accurate easy to shoot and generally holder very good resale value.
One thing I love about the Oneida lever limb design is how easy it is to work on, especially setting center Shot. There is no playing with the yokes. A solid wooden workbench, a rubber mallet and Allen wrenches is all it takes. Loosen the appropriate Allen screws lay the bow on the bench, smack the outboard lemon to alignment with the mallet. You can also use a large flat blade screwdriver to wedge the limb left and right