Dushkin Recoerder Help

About 40 years ago I bought a Dushkin alto recorder intending to learn
to play. It didn't happen and the Dushkin has been in a drawer since
then. Now, with more maturity and common sense, I am finally taking
lessons and am on my way to much belated enjoyment.

I would appreciate some information on the Dushkin alto recorder.
Dushkin history, where it sits in the recorder hierarchy -- any thing.
It appears to be rosewood, comparing it to the Dolmetsch site wood
examples. Only marking is "Dushkin, USA" on the head.

I have done several internet searches and only found that David
Dushkin made recorders in the ‘50s or 60's. I bought mine about 1960
for about $25.

It sounds a bit rough, probably due to my lack of ability and having
sat in that drawer for so long. I understand it will require a
break-in period. Any other precautions I should take?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Jerry Walker