If you see copper underneath sounds like they are just tarnished. Scrub them with lemon juice and salt and see.
Reading that article and looking at the picture I think you may be correct.I agree with @DickFord , those are moly coated.
http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2018/11/the-moly-saga-why-moly-coating-has-fallen-from-favor/