lead alloy used in ohone cable sheathing

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Anyone know what alloy ?70's-80's vintage phone cable sheathing lead might be? I'm thinking softer vs hard linotype, since it needs to be ductile.

Just curious. I may be able to get some free, and might want to smelt and cast round balls.

Thanks
 
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Nice, thanks!
 
 
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