Would lead melt on a grill?

[Mr. 16 gauge]

I used to do it all the time as a kid....found an old cast iron ladle and some lead in my grandfather's house after he died. I used to melt that lead on the barbeque grill ALL the time. Just pile up the coals and put the container on the top. Be careful that it doesn't get TOO heavy, though.
Remember.....mountain men, soldiers of the Civil and Revolutionary war, ect used melt lead to make bullets around their campfires.
I would, however, NOT use that particular grill to cook food on anymore.....don't know for sure if there would be a concern for lead contamination of food, but why take the chance? Good luck.