Looking at the 1951 and 1952 parts books, it appears there were two ranges of serial numbers. The 1952 parts book has two footnotes labeled (A) and (B):
(A) Used on 1952 Model A and R machines numbered from 3001 to 4250 inclusive
(B) Used on all 1951 machines and on 1952 Model A and R machines numbered from 8001 to 9205 inclusive
The way I interpret that is there was a change in the numbering scheme sometime in 1952 at which time they moved from the 8001-9205 range down to the 3001+ range. My guess is that concurred with some major design changes which are mentioned in the 1953 parts book (clutch, separator, shoe, among others).
Yes, you don't see many "pre-Allis" (1955 and earlier) Gleaners out there. The self-propelled Gleaner didn't appear until 1951, so you tend to see more pull-types. We have a 1952 Model A (Ford six cylinder engine) with serial number 52A-4074 that dad purchased from the original owner in the late 1970's. I also have a 1955 Model T that I purchased from the second owner several years ago.
I would say that yours is one of the early self-propelled units. Post some pictures for us sometime. There was a 1952 Model A at an auction in Pierce, NE recently but I'm not sure what it sold for.
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