I love Mausers too, especially fond of the 7mm. Had a Turkish one once but it was lost in the fire. Martini-Henrys are also pretty awesome. Also picked a (6.5?) Swiss carbine out of a yard sale along the way.
The thing about the Arisaka is catching one that was made before 1944, when the Japanese figured out that they were going to lose the war. After that quality is crap and it’s just as likely to blow up in your face, but pre-44 Arisakas are just a modified Mauser action. Very strong and dependable. I had a couple that still had the imperial crest on them.
I do like the 1903 Springfield but people think they’re made out of gold and most of them were shot out 50 years ago.