Originally posted by Aeroman
You could do worse than a BSA Spitfire - I know it's a PCP but it has a more traditional 'break' to the barrel for loading, is nice and light, devillishly accurate, and inexpensive.
Seconded! My wife's 4'10" and she likes the Spitfire (as do I ).

Also might be worth trying out a long-barrelled .22 springer such as a Supersport. (.22 easier to cock compared to the equivalent 12 fpe .177.)