I picked up a Benelli Montefeltro for less than $1000. If you want the nicer finish/engraving, it will cost more, but you can get the base stock for $999, or even less when they go on sale.

That's a very good gun for the price. I have my Citori O/U that I love, but obviously those are more expensive. For a grand, I think the Monte is a great gun.