The only one I haven't shot yet (in the blackpowder realm) is a Uberti Patterson.
I just dread taking it down and cleaning it afterward!
An original Colt 51/60 for $1000 will be fairly ragged out in condition. Likely some work would have to be done to get it shootable- most likely the nipples will have rusted the flash holes completely shut and therefore useless. $1400 to $2K will give you a good condition shooter. A Remington 58 might be a better vintage piece if you just want to shoot it, but I realize it doesn't say "COLT."
