Indian scouts were Native Americans recruited primarily to assist the Army in locating hostile bands of other Native Americans and forcing them back onto the reservation. This scout wears the scout's version of the 1881 dress uniform complete with the plumed helmet with special red and white piping and horsehair. His weapons are the 1879 Model Springfield .45-70 carbine and Colt .45 revolver along with an Indian knife. His saddle is a model 1885 McClellan with all correct accessories.