pure lead (or as close to as could be achieved) would be the typical. My 1851 navy shoots 135gr. round ball and 180gr. conical. Couldn't tell you velocities off-hand though.
Pretty sure the early cowboy loads were also pure, though I'm no expert on that issue.
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