Yes
But........................
A new engine is tight to turn because it's new parts haven't had time to settle in.
The starter will turn somewhat slower than starting a used engine and will flatten the battery quickly or overheat because of this higher load unless you are lucky enough to have an instant start ( sometimes it happens ).
Even then, if the pump doesn't prime and pump straight away you are running the engine on the unpressured lubrication used on assembly.This lubrication doesn't last long with no oil pressure and that spells problems if continuing running occurs with no pressure even on an unloaded engine.
In theory
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, in a good condition running engine the mains,big ends and conrod journals actually "float" in a film of pressurised oil.There isn't supposed to be any contact between the bearing surfaces as such.The only contact ( and wear ) that happens on these engine bearing surfaces is at start up until oil pressure builds up and/or in the event of pressure loss due to insufficient oil or oiling system malfunction.
Best to take the safe path and prime the pump and system before initial startup so that when it fires up, it has oil pressure up and running straight away.
I can't think what to write here so this will do.