Pianos for Sale Sovjet/Russian Piano Instrument (1961) “Black October”

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Krasny Oktyabr" (Russian for "Red October") pianos are vintage instruments and are not widely available through standard retail channels; they are typically found through private sales, local classifieds, or specialized vintage instrument marketplaces.
The "Black October" piano instrument manufactured by Sovjet in 1961 is an upright piano with 85 keys. This historic piece is a rare find from the Cold War era, housed in Dulles, Virginia. Its unique brand and vintage design make it a valuable addition to any music collection or a historical cultural artifact of interest to collectors.
Condition: vintage, and their condition can vary significantly, require at least tuning (last tuning was 5 years ago before Covid pandemic), sounds like an old piano. You can have a qualified piano technician inspect the instrument before purchasing.
Be prepared to cover moving expenses yourself. Pick up near Dulles Town Center, Virginia.

The "Red October" piano was manufactured in the Soviet Union by the Red October factory, which was originally the Becker company in Moscow. The factory was nationalized in 1918 and renamed Red October, becoming known for mass-producing upright pianos found in many Soviet homes.
The Becker company was nationalized after the 1917 Russian Revolution and subsequently renamed Red October.
The factory produced tens of thousands of pianos, primarily uprights, for use in schools, homes, and public spaces across the Soviet Union.
The "Red October" brand's production and the piano industry in Russia faced significant changes during the Perestroika era, and many factories eventually closed.

Price: $700 USD
Ad #: 63139
Manufacturer: Becker Brothers
Model: Red October
Year: 1961
Height: N/A
Finish: Polished
Color/Wood: Black
City/State: Dulles , Virginia
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Posted: 11/09/2025
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