John Ross of 26 Stewarts Road, Battersea, London[Or,26 Stewart lane, Battersea Park Road,London] A gunmaker, was granted British patents #14866 of 1890, and #19395 of 1890. These patents refer to a hammerless shotgun cocked by a sliding rod system together with the associated ejector mechanism.In addition J. Ross was also granted British patent #1995 of 1890 this patent covers a design for an easy closing shotgun action. These patents can be seen in The British Shotgun vol;11 by Crudgington and Baker. It would be interesting to find out whether or not the Ross gun incorporates any of the patents listed above.
Despite the Canadian connection, there dose not appear to be any relationship with the, Ross rifle company of Montreal. One may speculate that such a gun might have attracted the attention of Sir Charles Ross the companies founder!
